Leaf-light

Trace Balla

Leaf-light
Format
Hardback
Publisher
A&U Children's
Country
Australia
Published
1 August 2023
Pages
80
ISBN
9781760526207

Leaf-light

Trace Balla

Join Miri in her special spot, high up among the dappled leaf-light, and below with her neighbour Wingo, two joeys, a wombat and a baby emu!

A story about friendship, taking down barriers and creating community, finding your own path in the world and inspiring others along the way - from one of Australia's most unique creative talents.

Review

This graphic novel is brimming with fascinating details, beginning with the front endpapers. Narrated by 12-year-old Miri, we learn about her community, which includes her next-door neighbour Wingo, his extended family, and an assortment of native animals.

Wingo’s family nurture an emu egg that had been abandoned and when it hatches, Miri and the emu build a strong connection. The story is also about breaking down barriers in communities, beautifully depicted by the fence between the houses that is slowly taken down and repurposed. Set on Djaara Country in Western Victoria, it also includes some Djaara language and cultural practices, with permission from local elders.

Leaf-light is an utterly spellbinding graphic novel that is highly descriptive of our native flora and fauna, as well as being a delightful story of a community working together in harmony. It will be treasured by nature lovers aged 6+.

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