Lucky Leaf - Hardcover

O'Malley, Kevin

3.1

117 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0802789242 ISBN 13: 9780802789242

Publisher: Walker Childrens, 2004

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For any kid who has heard "Get outside and play," and for any parent who has said it.

I can't believe Mom made me stop my video game to get some fresh air. Stupid outside.
At least the guys are here. Their moms made them come outside, too.
That shouldn't be too hard. Maybe I'll finally get lucky. It'll fall any second.

- Like O'Malley's acclaimed Straight to the Pole, this book is pithy and funny, perfect for readers of all levels and ages.
- The topic―playing video games versus playing outdoors― is explored in a way that is satisfying to both parents and children.
- Once again, O'Malley showcases his knack for relating to modern kids, and his new illustration style will win over more readers to his fan club.
- With an intuitive understanding of young boys' psyches, O'Malley has created an ideal book for dads and sons to enjoy together

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About the Author:

Kevin O'Malley has been amassing high praise for his hilarious, kid-friendly picture books. His Straight to the Pole was named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, and it earned starred reviews in School Library Journal and The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews also gave Kevin's Mount Olympus Basketball starred reviews, with Kirkus calling it a "sidesplitting slam-dunk." He is also the illustrator and co-author of the bestselling Miss Malarkey series for Walker & Company.
Kevin lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with his wife and two sons.

From School Library Journal:

Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 3–A boy and his faithful dog are forced to play outside by a mother who doesn't understand that using a video game is playing. Once there, the unhappy youngster finds two of his friends who are in the same situation. A game of trying to catch the last leaf on a tree, the lucky leaf, ensues. Done in pen and ink and colored in PhotoShop, the illustrations feature crisp, vibrant colors that create a vivid setting. The bright blues of the sky and rust of the leaves evoke a perfect fall day. The story is told through spare, but effective, dialogue presented in speech bubbles. The visual antics of the dog and a squirrel add to the fun. In fact, the squirrel just may be the key to acquiring the lucky leaf. The book ends just where it began–the boy once again glued to his video game–with one small addition: the lucky leaf is perched jauntily on his head. This lighthearted tale is a good choice for one-on-one sharing or for independent readers.–Catherine Callegari, San Antonio Public Library, TX
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