The lucky, lucky leaf: A Horace and Nim Story

(Hardback)

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It's a windy autumn day and the forest friends are out catching falling leaves for luck. Nim wants to break his all-time record of five lucky leaves before tea time. But the more leaves he catches the more accidents he seems to have catching them. And then Kay accidentally hurts Nim's feelings. Forget breaking records, will Nim survive until teatime

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The Lucky Lucky Leaf has marvellous read aloud appeal. Hubble and Hattie are quickly becoming established as publishers of children's picture books that respect, explore and enhance the right of the child. Teachers, librarians and parents will applaud the integrity of publications that enrich visual thinking while strengthening the skill of being better listeners. - Geelong Obedience Dog Club. What a delightful little book! It has wonderful text and enjoyable illustrations. Based on leaves falling in October and the pleasure of Sim, a hare, catching them and counting how many. The 32 pages with their illustrations are fascinating and will encourage children to go into the garden to catch autumn leaves. This will be a lovely gift for a small child, and give just as much pleasure to the adults. It will make a super Christmas gift. - Trevor Turner. A truly heart-warming story about friendship and counting your blessings with endearing humour and classic illustrations. - Library Girl and Book Boy. Engagingly written by David Hoskins and charmingly illustrated by Chantal Bourgonje ... [this] is an ideal and highly recommended picture book ... for children ages 5-6, making it an immediate and enduringly popular addition to family, preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, and community library collections. Midwest Book Review. A group of animal friends are having fun walking in the woods catching falling leaves for luck. Delightful illustrations depict the friends and their woodland setting. A gentle book that recreates the spirit and feel of autumn. Ideal for children aged 4-6. The English Association.

Author Bio

Chantal is a Dutch illustrator and writer of picture books, working from the Wiltshire countryside, where she lives with her partner and two whippets. Chantal's inspiration comes from nature, the countryside and the living creatures in it. In 2011 she graduated with a 1:1 Honours degree in Illustration. Her graduation project was highly commended in the MacMillan Prize. In 2013 she was highly commended in the AOI Awards. Since graduating Chantal has written and illustrated children's picture book apps, published by Tizio. One was awarded a Kirkus Star for books of remarkable merit. -- David is a television scriptwriter with 30 years' experience, mainly writing for The Bill and Midsomer Murders. He has also written articles and short stories for various publications, from Fun to Learn Friends Magazine for children to the Financial Times for grown ups. David has worked with Chantal, developing stories for Horace and Nim since Chantal came up with the initial idea. This is his first foray into the world of writing picture books for children.