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Leaf-light – Award-Winning Australian Nature & Wildlife Story | Graphic Picture Book
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Title: Leaf-light
Award & Critical Recognition:
Officially recognized as a CBCA Notable Book (2024) by the Children’s Book Council of Australia and shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s and Queensland Literary Awards, acclaimed for its tender, nature-filled look at wildlife care, community connection, and slow outdoor discovery.
Short Description: Immerse young readers in the quiet beauty of the bush with Leaf-light. Written and illustrated by award-winning Australian creator Trace Balla, this gently told graphic-style picture story follows young Miri on a heartfelt journey to care for an orphaned baby emu and connect with her local community. Rendered with delicate line work, hand-lettered text, and richly detailed nature journaling, the book encourages children to slow down, notice the native flora and fauna around them, and appreciate the rhythm of the living earth.
Product Details:
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Genre: Children’s Graphic Novel / Nature, Wildlife Rescue, Community & Mindfulness
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Author & Illustrator: Trace Balla
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Publisher: Allen & Unwin Children's
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Format: Hardcover Graphic Picture Book
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Pages: 80
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Target Age: 7–12 Years
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Language: English
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ISBN-13: 9781760526207
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ISBN-10: 1760526204
Why Readers Will Enjoy It: It blends a comic/graphic novel layout with authentic nature exploration and gentle mindfulness. Young readers are drawn into the wildlife rescue storyline while learning about native habitats, caring for the environment, and building community ties away from screens.
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Product Details
Title: Leaf-light
Award & Critical Recognition:
Officially recognized as a CBCA Notable Book (2024) by the Children’s Book Council of Australia and shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s and Queensland Literary Awards, acclaimed for its tender, nature-filled look at wildlife care, community connection, and slow outdoor discovery.
Short Description: Immerse young readers in the quiet beauty of the bush with Leaf-light. Written and illustrated by award-winning Australian creator Trace Balla, this gently told graphic-style picture story follows young Miri on a heartfelt journey to care for an orphaned baby emu and connect with her local community. Rendered with delicate line work, hand-lettered text, and richly detailed nature journaling, the book encourages children to slow down, notice the native flora and fauna around them, and appreciate the rhythm of the living earth.
Product Details:
-
Genre: Children’s Graphic Novel / Nature, Wildlife Rescue, Community & Mindfulness
-
Author & Illustrator: Trace Balla
-
Publisher: Allen & Unwin Children's
-
Format: Hardcover Graphic Picture Book
-
Pages: 80
-
Target Age: 7–12 Years
-
Language: English
-
ISBN-13: 9781760526207
-
ISBN-10: 1760526204
Why Readers Will Enjoy It: It blends a comic/graphic novel layout with authentic nature exploration and gentle mindfulness. Young readers are drawn into the wildlife rescue storyline while learning about native habitats, caring for the environment, and building community ties away from screens.
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