Leo loves the big maple tree, so he worries when the wind blows its red, orange and yellow leaves away. He tries to catch them all, until a hedgehog peeks out of the pile. She needs soft leaves for a warm winter bed, so Leo helps gather them. As the hedgehog curls up to sleep, Leo finds tiny buds on the bare branches: the tree is not sad, it is resting until spring.
What children can explore
Autumn changes: leaves change colour and fall
Fallen leaves make a warm bed for animals in winter
Trees rest in winter, and their buds wait for spring
Talk about it after reading
Why was Leo worried at the start?
What did the hedgehog use the fallen leaves for?
What do you think the maple tree will look like in spring?
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