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A sweet picture book about a tree who honors her true self, just like the trees surrounding her. For nature friends ages 5 years and up.Coco is a colorful hazelnut tree, nestled in a forest full of pine trees. She loves sharing her leaves and hazelnuts with all her forest friends. Until the day a dormouse makes fun of her falling leaves and bare branches. Then Coco feels sad and wishes she could stay full and green like the pine trees. Will holding on to her leaves make Coco feel better? Journey into the forest to see . . . With gorgeous illustrations by debut illustrator Nadine de Burlett, this heartfelt story from Clavis Dream Academy captures themes of self-acceptance and embracing what makes us unique. Young readers learn that it’s okay to be different and to accept their own unique characteristics. A must-have for every library, home collection and classroom.

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Ann Deckers is a Belgian author and primary school teacher. She lives with her family in Noorbeek, a picturesque village in the hills of the Netherlands, and is the mother of four children. During her pregnancy with twins, she wrote the story Coco Holds on to Her Leaves. After following a masterclass at the Clavis Dream Academy, her childhood dream came true: in 2024, her debut was published by Clavis. For Ann, writing is a way to not only help children discover the beauty of nature, but also to impart wisdom and resilience. Dutch illustrator Nadine de Burlett (1980) brings stories to life with poetic, atmospheric artworks. Drawing inspiration from nature and from the way her children perceive the world, she crafts heartfelt visual stories that invite readers, young and old, to pause for wonder and delight.

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