The Very Last Leaf is about Lance Cottonwood. He is at the top of his class with A's in wind resistance and photosynthesis. However, Lance is afraid to fall. But after talking to his nice teacher Mrs. Timber, he knows that it is okay to be scared and let's go... And graduates on top of his class!

This picture book took me by surprise. I had no idea that it can enable parents to talk to their children about being scared and anxious. But that is precisely why I think this would make such a good book to read to your children.