Raffi is a little raccoon who lives with his mother high up in the branches of Old Father Oak. One chilly morning, as he pokes his nose out of the den, Raffi sees a beautiful golden leaf at the end of a branch. But, as he reaches out for it, it flutters away to the ground. All around him, more and more leaves begin to fall. What is wrong with Father Oak, Raffi wonders? Raffi's mother soon explains that it is autumn and, as they prepare for their Winter Sleep, she gives Raffi five little acorns to plant - and when spring finally arrives, a lovely surprise awaits him! This charming picture book is an ideal introduction to the four seasons, with adorable characters and beautifully rendered illustrations from an exciting new talent: Mei Matsuoka.
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Rebecca Elliott is an emerging talent in picture books, with several award nominations and honours already under her belt, including a 2012 Kate Greenaway nomination for ZOO GIRL. Rebecca has also received rave media reviews for her work, as well as praise from former UK Children's Laureates. She is one to watch! Rebecca lives in S
More about Julia HuberyMei Matsuoka is half Japanese. Since graduating from Kingston College of Art in 2004 her work has attracted a lot of interest and she is in much demand as an illustrator. Her illustrations for a short story won first prize in a UNESCO sponsored competition, which she travelled to Japan to collect in 2005.
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