2005 Mom's Choice Award Winner

"I just received [the book] in the mail today. I loved it! Couldn't wait for my sons, I had to read it right away. It is a very well written and simple story, yet I really love the underlying message. It is truly a gift when an author can make something appear "simple", but retain a certain complexity. The illustrations are wonderful. They really help to capture the story and give it life." .

-Nora Middleton, mother of Cole and Bryce-

The Reading Tub, May 2005
[A Simple Brown Leaf] is a nice reminder that we are only limited by the perceptions we create for ourselves.

"...What could well become a classic children's picturebook." 

Midwest Book Review, 2005

Illustrated by:

Lisa Victoria

When you think about your childhood, what do you remember? Chances are you probably think about experiences of outdoor play and exploration. It is through these experiences that children learn about themselves and the world around them. 

A Simple Brown Leaf is a story that captures the wonder of the natural environment, allowing children and adults to explore what it means to have purpose and belonging in the world. 

Everyone needs to feel a part of their family, their community, and their world. Children are no different. All children want to feel that they have a place in the world and that their lives have purpose. "Leaf" allows parents, grandparents, and children the opportunity to discuss a life's purpose within the context of a beautifully simple story.

A Simple Brown Leaf is distributed by Biblio Distribution and published by Abovo Publishing. It is available in stores nationwide and through online retailers.