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by Mirka Hokkanen (Author), Mirka Hokkanen (Illustrator)
Discover the incredible journey of leaves each season and their essential role in nature! As winter fades into spring, the big job of leaves begins--unfurling from buds and stretching out to soak up the sun. From delicate maple leaves to the large fronds of ferns and everything in between, learn what leaves can do in this pitch-perfect picture book for young readers. With clear, informative text and bright, charming illustrations, along with amusing interjections from the leaves themselves, this is an exciting addition to the LITTLE SEASONS picture book series exploring natural life cycles!
Author Biography
Mirka Hokkanen is a Finnish American author, illustrator, and printmaker, who creates nature-centric art with a mission to bring joy. She is the author-illustrator of Little Seasons: Spring Seeds. Her first illustrated book, Four Otters Toboggan: An Animal Counting Book, came out in March 2019, and her second book, Harmony Humbolt: The Perfect Pets Queen was published in August 2021. When not creating a menagerie in the studio she takes care of the zoo she has at home: three kids, a cat, a hamster, and a husband.
