
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf
A Story of Life for All Ages
Red Wheel Weiser LLC · Print & ebook · June 1, 1982
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A simple story and nature photographs make room for thoughtful conversation about change, loss, and life.
- Themes
- Life and death, Grief and bereavement, The passage of time
- Genres
- Loss & Grief, Big Feelings, Values & Virtues
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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.
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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. Leo Buscaglia approached life with joy and enthusiasm. He pursued a path of perpetual learning that took him to places of wonder, excitement, and enlightenment. His sense of urgency to live life now and explore all that is possible was contagious to all who know him. His life was dedicated to the single concept of “Love” and all the beautiful and positive elements that it encompasses.
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A simple story and nature photographs make room for thoughtful conversation about change, loss, and life.
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- A warm, accessible way to approach life and death
- Nature photographs alongside a poignant allegory
Expect
- A leaf’s seasonal changes and the arrival of winter
- A reflective story for readers of all ages
Where it sits
| Loss & Grief | 71% |
|---|---|
| Big Feelings | 70% |
| Values & Virtues | 60% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Grief & Loss
- Loss & Grief
- Self-Esteem & Resilience
- Authors
- Leo Buscaglia
- Publisher
- Red Wheel Weiser LLC
- Published
- June 1, 1982
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Life and death · Grief and bereavement · The passage of time
- Reading lane
- Grief & Loss