This deep and meaningful book is about the
transience of life in all things, especially nature. This is represented by a
leaf, a stone and a beetle.
The last leaf on a tree is swept away in a storm to
be caught in a tree’s roots. Stone is removed from its forever place by a
forceful current. It lands in the same place as Leaf.
Beetle is left behind by
the others while preoccupied examining the beauty of its surroundings. It too,
ends up with Leaf and Stone in the tangled roots. The three are together now,
each reflecting on what was and what tomorrow may bring.
Versatile and insightful writer Ursula Dubosarsky,
has created a divine text using alliteration and assonance to accent sound and
movement when read aloud. Multi-talented,
award-winning artist and illustrator Gaye Chapman enhances this text with fine
line art combined with bold black strokes and outlines.
This is the first book from both creators for Dirt
Lane Press. Beautifully designed, it has a stunning layout, and end papers
which are part of the inside cover that depict the three characters. The gorgeous
olive-coloured cover has a framed image on the front of Stone being forced downstream
by the rush of water, with Beetle clinging to Leaf.
This is a gift book with a strong message that
children and adults will treasure.
Title:
Leaf Stone Beetle
Author:
Ursula Dubosarsky
Illustrator:
Gaye Chapman
Publisher:
Dirt Lane Press, $16.99
Publication
Date: August 2018
Format:
Hardcover
ISBN:
97806480238
For
ages: 8 - 12
Type: Picture Book for Older Readers
