The Wishing Leaf by Kallie George and Paola Zakimi
The Wishing Leaf by Kallie George and Paola Zakimi
The Wishing Leaf by Kallie George and Paola Zakimi
The Wishing Leaf by Kallie George and Paola Zakimi
The Wishing Leaf by Kallie George and Paola Zakimi
The Wishing Leaf by Kallie George and Paola Zakimi

The Wishing Leaf by Kallie George and Paola Zakimi

$23.99 Sale • Save
Adding to Cart Added to Cart

Local Author

Ages: 4–8 years

As the seasons change from fall to winter, Bear eagerly waits for the last leaf to fall so that he can make a wish in this charming and cozy picture book from author Kallie George and illustrator Paola Zakimi.

A story of patience, friendship, and awe, The Wishing Leaf is a picture book full of wonder for the changing seasons, with a perfectly cozy ending.

Bear knows that when the last leaf falls in the forest, whatever wish you make is sure to come true! Although it’s almost time to sleep, Mama allows Bear to watch and wait with his friends.

But it seems like the leaf is never going to fall, so one by one, the other animals grow impatient and start to head home. Bear, however, finds active ways to wait, all the while wondering what to wish for—until finally, he’s the only one left, and he’s growing tired.

Will Bear see the last leaf fall? And if so, what wish will he make?

Kallie George is an author and picture book editor who has written numerous acclaimed books for children. She grew up on the Sunshine Coast in BC, where she spent her days roaming the forests, making up stories and even mushroom foraging with her family.

Buy it with

About the Author

Kallie George

Kallie George is an author, editor and creative writing teacher. Her picture books include I Am a Meadow Mermaid, The Secret Fawn, and the Anne of Green Gables-inspired picture books If I Couldn't Be Anne; Goodnight, Anne and Merry Christmas, Anne; as well as her chapter book series adapted from the Anne of Green Gables books. Kallie has written other acclaimed books for children, including I Hear You, Forest, as well as the chapter book series Crimson Twill, Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy, and Heartwood Hotel. She has also taught writing workshops for children and adults.

Kallie grew up on the Sunshine Coast in BC, where she spent her days roaming the forests and listening to all the sounds within. Now, she and her husband have made a home in the woods so that her son can do the same.

Shop All Kallie George