What is a leaf? Science tells us that it is a part of a plant which breathes and makes food. But a leaf is also part of larger natural processes. It belongs to a community of plants, trees, insects and other creatures. Exploring complex ideas in a deceptively simple manner, "Leaf Life" suggests new ways of relating to nature, which combine the sensitivity of art with the curiosity of science. This is an unusual and very practical resource for parents and educators to enhance the child's understanding of nature.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Tara Books .

Sirish Rao has written a number of children's books and also co-authored (with Gita Wolf) retellings of several myths and fables, Antigone being one of them. He wrote his first novel, Real Men Don't Pick Peonies at the age of 22. He has also contributed to An Ideal Boy and Baby!, two books on Indian popular imagery published by Dewi Lewis (both available from Turnaround).