I wanted to like this book more then I did. It is cute and a great storyline, but I thought some of the text "cheapened" the story.

This is a really cute book that I would definitely add to my classroom library. It includes a very well structured narrative plot but also includes a lot of informational information about leaves. The actual structure of the book is awesome , especially the report card at the ending. The illustrations are amazing. Love it.

What a cute book! This book is perfect for those kiddos that are struggling with being scared of failure!
The pictures in this book are beautiful! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy for my classroom library!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced digital copy of this book!

Lance Cottonwood is the cutest leaf out there.
This was such a short illustrated book but it definitely has a special place in my heart. We follow Lance Cottonwood, a leaf, as it goes through all the test that it needs to ace to be the best leaf it can be. But Lance is afraid of falling.
The illustrations were beyond stunning and Lance realizing that it's okay to fall down and that it's not going to be the end warmed my heart. Can't wait to have a finished copy of this cuteness in my hands.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher Capstone Editions for providing a free copy of the book.

Opinions are my own.

The book is very cute and adorable for young readers. The artwork is fantastic.

This book can teach young readers that its okay to be scared and let go of their fears. It is also a great way to encourage them to try to learn new things that they maybe scared to try.

Thank you to Netgalley and Captstone Publishing for the advance copy of The Very Last Leaf. This is the second picture book by Stef Wade and I absolutely love it. The pictures are gorgeous and the story is a fabulous mix of social emotional as Lance struggles with her inner perfectionism and science as we learn about cottonwood trees. I read it to my son (4th grade) and he laughed especially about the leaf falling in poop.

This picturebook is a heartwarming story about a leaf that is struggling to let go and finish school together with everyone else, because it is scared to fail and of the future.
I loved the message this book sends that its better to finish late than never, and I especially loved the final page with the grade card! Will 100% use this in my future Primary School Teaching!

The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade shares the plight of Lance Cottonwood who soars through leaf school, but struggles with the final exam. He must let go of the tree in autumn and fall to the ground.

Wade has found a clever way to combine true facts about leaves with a story of success and fear. It's a story the all of us can relate to.

I read this book with my six year old daughter. We loved the pictures and she really liked the book. The books is about a leaf that learns how to grow, stay strong, change color, but needs to learn how to fall.

This book taught us how to let go of our fears. It is a great book for kiddos to learn to try something they are afraid of doing.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the arc for my honest review!

I give Stef Wade 3 out of 5 birds for her picture book The Very Last Lead. I've read her other book about Pluto and enjoyed it so I was looking forward to this one from Netgalley. In all honesty this book was weird? Perhaps I was trying too hard to figure out which social issues she was tackling, but I didn't feel like it was clear. I thought death, suicide, being slow in school, and even homosexuality?? I couldn't tell you which one was the target. This was a fresh idea, but wasn't a home run for me. Perhaps read it and your child will get just what they need out of it. It's a take it or leave it book for me.

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange of my honest review!

Such a cute read- especially for my little one! I am introducing her to more books and as a former kindergarten teacher and now a stay at home mom- I would use this as a read aloud during Science. It’s a great transition to the seasons and the understanding of Autumn! The illustrations are perfect also!

I was able to read The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade for free from Netgalley for providing me with an advanced ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I read this book to my baby and she smiled at the end story.The story explain how Lance the Leaf is afraid to fall. It also teaches the educational information of photosynthesis while teaching the message that is ok to be fearful. Lance learns that is ok to be fearful as long as it does not stop you from completing your goals. The story has great morals and beautiful illustrations.

Really a wonderful book for children and grown-ups alike :-) Love that this was my first book to read and review for Netgalley. Its a story about fears and how to overcome them, how to follow your own path and your own beat of living. "The last leaf" is a strong story with a wonderful character, Lance, who you grow fond of and you just root for him to be successful.
I can definitely recommend this book for adults to read with their children.

If you are interested, below is a link for my article about this book on my blog.

A leaf who is afraid to fall. Sometimes coming last can leave you feeling down and this book really normalizes that feeling. Letting you know that its ok and sometimes you can be scared.

This book made me cry as I was reading it to my 3 1/2 year old son. He has mild cerebral palsy. So he's not always the best or fastest or first to finish something. This book really hit home and made me realize that that's ok.

I've read a similar book by this author, and enjoyed it. This one was the same, I really enjoyed reading this, and can see it being great for any teacher or parent's library, especially for younger children.

I found this very cute. It contains both a bit of educational information on general plant life (photosynthesis, etc) and the message that even if you're scared or the last to do something, taking the leap is okay.
Maybe a tiny bit patronising, but it is a children's book so I think that's fine.
Also, the art style is adorable!

What a beautiful book! Attractive illustrations in an appropriate colour palette for the story being told, and clear, easy to read text, this is a lovely mix of accessible non-fiction and an encouraging tale that fosters confidence and well-being. It is ideal for young children and newly confident readers, and equally relevant for non US readers as it so clearly shows the seasonal change in deciduous trees.

The Very Last Leaf follows Lance Cottonwood, a young leaf, as he excels in learning all the basics of being a leaf, right up until it is time for leaves to fall from the tree. This very cutely illustrated book is ultimately about Lance dealing with uncertainty and fear and learning that it is okay to feel those things but we still have to try.

Although, the writing style was not for me, if you like plant puns and want to introduce some scientific terms to your children or young classroom, this might just be the book for you!

I read this book to my students because we are all big fans of Stef Wade! This book did not disappoint. They loved the story behind Lance Cottonwood's journey through building courage to pass his final exam. The ending with the added report card got a good laugh out of my class. Loved it!

Such a lovely book! I read it to my 3 1/2 year old nephew, and he actually sat through the whole thing!