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A powerful and touching picture book about love and connection, separation and letting go ...

Autumn has passed and winter is here ... but the little brown leaf clings on.

Through cold and snow and howling winds, a mighty oak tree stands tall, with one last leaf on its empty branches.

One last leaf.

From two of Australia's favourite picture book creators, bestselling author Patrick Guest and award-winning illustrator Jess Racklyeft, comes a story your family will treasure for a lifetime.

WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK SPECIAL:

  • A POWERFUL STORY, GENTLY TOLD: One Last Leaf is a powerful yet sensitively written allegory about family, love and letting go, which will hold meaning for any child or family dealing with change, separation anxiety or loss.
  • REASSURING MESSAGE: A truly moving and ultimately uplifting picture book for all ages, perfectly balanced by its themes of love and memory, and strength and independence. 
  • AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR: Jess Racklyeft's signature style captures the luminous beauty of nature and perfectly complements the moving text.
  • ACCLAIMED AUTHOR: Patrick Guest is the bestselling author of Windows and The Second Sky.

PERFECT FOR:

  • Children aged 3 to 8.
  • Families wanting to support their children dealing with separation anxiety, fear of letting go, loss or grief.
  • Families who love beautiful storytelling with big emotions.
  • Classroom use in primary school settings - a great starting point for exploring themes of connection, belonging, love and loss.
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Pages:

32

Published:

Apr 2026

Format

Hardback

Publisher

Little Hare Books

ISBN:

9781761214516

A powerful and touching picture book about love and connection, separation and letting go ...

Autumn has passed and winter is here ... but the little brown leaf clings on.

Through cold and snow and howling winds, a mighty oak tree stands tall, with one last leaf on its empty branches.

One last leaf.

From two of Australia's favourite picture book creators, bestselling author Patrick Guest and award-winning illustrator Jess Racklyeft, comes a story your family will treasure for a lifetime.

WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK SPECIAL:

  • A POWERFUL STORY, GENTLY TOLD: One Last Leaf is a powerful yet sensitively written allegory about family, love and letting go, which will hold meaning for any child or family dealing with change, separation anxiety or loss.
  • REASSURING MESSAGE: A truly moving and ultimately uplifting picture book for all ages, perfectly balanced by its themes of love and memory, and strength and independence. 
  • AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR: Jess Racklyeft's signature style captures the luminous beauty of nature and perfectly complements the moving text.
  • ACCLAIMED AUTHOR: Patrick Guest is the bestselling author of Windows and The Second Sky.

PERFECT FOR:

  • Children aged 3 to 8.
  • Families wanting to support their children dealing with separation anxiety, fear of letting go, loss or grief.
  • Families who love beautiful storytelling with big emotions.
  • Classroom use in primary school settings - a great starting point for exploring themes of connection, belonging, love and loss.
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