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Picture book award winner.

Publication: The Horn Book Magazine
Publication Date: 01-JAN-07
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Picture book award winner.(2006 Boston Globe Horn Book Awards)(Book review)

Article Excerpt
Leaf Man written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert, published by Harcourt, Inc.

Leaf Man is a traveling man. Formed of the fallen leaves of autumn, he journeys as the wind blows. In playful comments, so characteristic of her work, Lois Ehlert invites readers to think about the possible paths Leaf Man might take in his windswept travels. He might head east "toward the marsh, over the ducks and geese." But no--instead "he blew over the fields of pumpkins and winter squash, past potatoes, carrots, and cabbages in rows." Real leaves in vivid fall hues are the collage materials that set cleverly conceived figures against richly colored, rolling landscapes layered in die-cut pages. Generously spread on sumptuous pages, this tribute to nature is at once simple and commanding. Visual surprises in the deftly arranged scenes will surely inspire viewers to become more appreciative observers and perhaps even collectors of fallen leaves themselves.

I WAS HOPING to fly out here with Leaf Man. But yesterday a strong wind blew Leaf Man away. He left no travel...

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