Leaf

The animals of the forest are suspicious of the strange polar bear who has arrived on their shore with some very strange habits. It's not until they get to know him that they realise they may have a great deal in common!

Leaf draws on themes about the environment, prejudice against those who seem different and learning to communicate, illustrated in a way which combines the naturalistic and the fantastic.

The balance of whimsical colors and deep blue ocean sets this book apart.

This is a really lovely story with an important message and the illustrations are simply stunning.

Sandra Dieckmann is a London-based artist, illustrator and potter. She is best known for her colourful, patterned and intricate drawings of nature and wildlife. In 2011 Sandra was chosen by Oscar-winning animator and illustrator Shaun Tan as the Emerging Talent in Illustration for her image 'Fox Tree'. She runs a hugely succesful Etsy store and also sells her work through her studio, Mama Wolf, in East London.