Read Aloud Virginia - Book Store - The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: 20th Aniversary Edition

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Binding: Hardcover EAN: 9780805071955 ISBN: 0805071954 Label: Slack Manufacturer: Slack Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 30 Publication Date: 2002-08-01 Publisher: Slack Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Studio: Slack
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Editorial Reviews: A new edition of the classic fable-which has sold more than 300,000 copies-for anyone who has suffered a permanent loss Originally published in the fall of 1982, the wonderfully wise and strikingly simple story of a leaf named Freddie has become one of the most popular books of our times. How Freddie and his companion leaves change with the passing seasons, finally falling to the ground with a winter's snow, is an inspiring allegory illustrating the delicate balance between life and death. After offering solace for a generation of adults and children alike, The Fall of Freddie the Leaf arrives in a classic edition with a beautiful new package that will appeal to today's readers at a time when stories of comfort and inspiration have become more important than ever.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: A Classic for All Ages Comment: The Fall of Freddie the Leaf is a classic. In my former career as a writer and presenter of Executive Training, I found this to be a great training aid. Simply having others read it and summarize what it meant to them opened dialog that gave everyone a new perspective on living and life and a better acceptance of death. I keep a copy in my library and whenever someone close to me transitions to the next life, I am comforted once again by reading Freddie the Leaf. Leo Buscalgia's writings are timeless. Customer Rating: Summary: The Fall of Freddie the Leaf Comment: My husband is terminally ill with cancer and I bought this book to read to our young grandchildren. It's one of the most beautiful, touching stories I've ever read and I would recommend it as a good place to begin discussions about death with young children. The book takes a harsh reality and makes it soft and understandable. Customer Rating: Summary: The Fall of Freddie The Leaf Comment: I keep a copy of this book on hand so I can give as a gift to someone who is suffering a loss. I have had nothing but positive feedback. Customer Rating: Summary: A Must For Anyone Experiencing Loss Comment: "The Fall of Freddie the Leaf" is a great book about dealing with loss. It's billed as a children's book, but adults will appreciate it as well. Freddie is a leaf on a tree, and learns from the wise leaf Daniel that all the leaves will eventually die and fall to the ground. When Freddie says he is scared, Daniel tells him that "We all fear what we don't know, Freddie. It's natural, yet, you were not afraid when Spring became Summer. You were not afraid when Summer became Fall. They were natural changes. Why should you be afraid of the season of death?" In addition, "Freddie the Leaf" delivers the important message life is bigger than any individual thing, that we're all a part of it, and that it goes on. As someone who lost his dad very recently, I can recommend this book to anyone going through the loss of a loved one. Customer Rating: Summary: End of Life Book Comment: The Fall Of Freddie the Leaf is a wonderful book for young and old alike to read if a loved one is dying. I for one will be using this book in my daily practice as a Hospice nurse. More Reviews