Warm and inviting, this buoyant tale is hopping good fun. The background surroundings seamlessly blend, maintaining focus on the central characters, and soft curves convey maternal love as Joey's mother supports his maturity. Rich colors, mostly in orangey-browns, golden yellows and rustic greens, evoke an earthy atmosphere. Here are some activities and visuals to support comprehension. The bold, white hand-lettered dialogue predominately placed against the vignettes expresses the toddler's fledgling growth. Leaves is a delightful book about an adorable young bear learning about the seasons of fall, winter and spring. Succinct phrases maintain playful pacing and provide a fluid read-aloud. Punchy dialogue zings during the kangaroo's brief interactions, and repetition successfully accelerates the story. When Joey meets another joey, though, he gains courage with his newfound friend. With a few hops, Joey greets each creature he meets with a forceful, "who are you?" Their one-word responses alarm him Joey quickly cries "Pouch!" as he returns to his mother's side. Ready, more or less, to venture forth from his mama's pouch, this tenacious tyke now explores the world around him. "With each vivacious bounce, a baby kangaroo seeks independence-bit by bit.
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