Leaves

Reach for this book when your child is facing a significant transition or feels unsettled by a change in their routine or environment. It is an ideal choice for the toddler or preschooler who needs reassurance that even when things feel like they are falling apart, life has a natural, cyclical rhythm that eventually brings restoration. The story follows a young bear through his first year of seasons, capturing his initial worry as the leaves begin to drop and his eventual peace as he wakes to a new spring. It is a gentle, comforting tool for normalizing feelings of uncertainty and teaching the beauty of patience. The minimal text and expressive illustrations make it perfectly suited for the 2 to 5 age range, offering a soothing message that some endings are simply beginnings in disguise.