Look What I Did with a Leaf!

by Morteza E. Sohi

Perfect for young art and craft lovers, learn how to use nature's bounty to create fanciful animals and natural scenes!

In Look What I Did with a Leaf! , readers will develop their artistic eye and soon learn to see the artistic possibilities that surround them. Morteza E. Sohi gives careful directions on how to choose leaves for shape and color, how to arrange them in an animal form, and how to preserve the finished work of art. A field guide helps young leaf artists learn more about the tools of their craft.

Genres: Nature, Picture Books, Science, Art, Nonfiction, Childrens, Crafts

32 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1993

Reviews

[Luisa Knight · Rating 3 out of 5]

Attention Moms: this is a fun book for you to have during the Fall season! Your kids will love going around collecting leaves for their new project once they've seen the inspirational pages within this book. And, it explains photosynthesis and provides a directory of the various types of leaves you'll most likely come across. Don't pass this up! A great school supplement.

Ages: 4 - 9

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[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a neat idea! Really love the ideas for making collages with leaves. Lots of fun. Good descriptions for putting the collages together and the book includes some scientific info, too.

[KC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding look at nature, plants, trees, leaves and art. Crafty.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually read this book last year. It's such a great mix of art theory and informational text about the science behind leaves changing color. I love all the different examples and even made my own owl last year! It is such a great fall project for kids and adults alike.

[Briana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Students were read this story in class. After the story, the students went outside and collected different leaves to make their leaf animals. They loved the project.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, wow, I really really want to do this.
The craft is almost free & easy enough for me, and the results connect to trees, which are my favorite beings outside of my family.
I definitely appreciate the art notes (re' materials etc.) as well as the examples... and also the chapter on the science (chlorophyll etc,) and the identification key.
Highly recommended for teachers and home-schoolers of art and biology, also for crafters of any age.

[Linda Brewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good nonfiction book to add to the leaf study projects. It has lots of projects to make with leaves, as well as science-based information for background knowledge. The glossary has a pictorial/text-based glossary to help identify leaves. Grades K-4 will enjoy this as an art reference book and as a science reference book.

[Karin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Children's literature nonfiction art
K-3

What a cool book! It shows the reader how to make artwork using leaves. Kindergarteners and 1st graders could use this as a picture resource, but 2nd and 3rd graders could read the instructions themselves. Very user-friendly, down to what materials to gather. I found it interesting that the author is from Iran. I'd like to have this book.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple idea taken to a high level of finish in the presented examples (see peacock). But anyone can be inspired by the artist's accomplished artworks and give their own a try. Fun, creative book to use with any group for a nature art activity.

[Susan S.C.C.L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a great reference for projects using leaves. I will refer to this book for future projects with my grand kids when the time comes. Beautiful ideas from simple to spectacular!!

[Defrina Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this book was very creative to the students. so the students in class 1 will be happy and enjoy to make something from the book

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent ideas for future crafts

[Leslie]

nature, leaves, fall

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

The "leaf art" creations are a joy to look at.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The art she makes with leaves is incredible. Love the peacock, parrot, elephant and owl.

[CFAITC]

Provides examples of different kinds of animals that can be made out of leaves and suggests various uses for the finished product.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is such a neat book! Making these animal leaves would be so fun with my son or possibly in a classroom setting.

[Betsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the most awesome how-to/non-fiction book I've seen in a long time. I know what we'll be working on this weekend... Making super-cool leaf creations!

[Emelda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little to old for my kids, but they lied looking at the art.

[Ashley Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

perfect book to read before and after a leaf hunt

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most valuable for the collage work.
A good pairing with Lois Ehlert's Leaf Man.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first grade buddy-class partner and I use this with our classes every October. The kids enjoy making these pictures so much! A great book!

[Cecile · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for project ideas; not for a read aloud

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cool autumnal craft idea.

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great art ideas. You'll want to go on a leaf hunt and start creating art.