The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages

by Leo Buscaglia

Overview

The beloved classic from New York Times bestselling author Leo Buscaglia that has helped thousands of children and adults come to grips with life and death—a warm, wonderfully wise, and strikingly simple story about a leaf named Freddie.

Appropriate for all ages—from toddlers to adults—and featuring beautiful nature photographs throughout, this poignant, thought-provoking story follows Freddie and his companions as their leaves change with the passing seasons and the coming of winter, finally falling to the ground with winter's snow.  

An inspiring allegory that illustrates the delicate balance between life and death, The Fall of Freddie the Leaf has helped a generation of readers navigate death and dying, grief and bereavement, the passage of time, and loss of a loved one.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780943432892
Publisher:	SLACK, Incorporated
Publication date:	06/01/1982
Edition description:	Anniversary
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Leo Buscaglia, Ph.D., was a native of California and an acclaimed professor of education at the University of Southern California. Beloved by millions for his influential message of the limitless power of human love, Buscaglia was the author of fifteen books, including the million-copy bestseller Love. He died in 1998.

Editorial Reviews

A classic. As Freddie experiences the changing seasons along with his companion leaves, he learns that death is part of life. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

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