I'm Afraid, Said the Leaf cid_6280 A little tyke wanders through

A little tyke wanders through a welcoming world of sun

The heroes in these stories range from angry mothers to gang members turned social activists

Have you ever been so glad for something in your life

For Ages 11-17

Chris Gabbard was a fast-track academic finishing his doctoral dissertation at Stanford

I'm Afraid, Said the Leaf cid_6280 A little tyke wanders throughIm afraid, Said the leaf. Youre not alone, Said the tree. But who will comfort a nervous bird, a lonely crab, a lost wolf? How can a horse find warmth, a snail some cheer, a child some rest? Through a series of amusing and soothing exchanges, this deceptively simple and profound picture book depicts different pairings to celebrate interconnectedness and underlines the importance of caring for every living organism to ensure a strong and healthy