The World of William Joyce: The Leaf Men : And the Brave Good Bugs (Hardcover)

from paroof

Unusual story about an old woman who falls ill and her garden does too. An old lost toy tells the bugs that they must climb the tallest tree and call to the Leaf Men for help. The good, brave doodle bugs accept the challenge. Beautiful artwork, sort of a strange story but good - my son likes it.

from CliffBurns

Not QUITE as good as A DAY WITH WILBUR ROBINSON but William Joyce's efforts are always a treat. I can remember reading his books to my sons when they were wee lads and both father and kids enjoying the experience immensely (how many children's books can you say that about?). For kids 4-9. Adults ...

from AbigailAdams26

When the old lady who cares for their garden home becomes ill, lost in the dreams of the past, a group of brave good bugs, advised by a mysterious lost toy, set out on an epic quest to find the fabled Leaf Men, and ask for their aid. Climbing to the very top of the highest tree, a troupe of doodl...

from MelAKnee

An old lady, who loves her garden, grows ill. As her illness progresses, the garden digresses. The insects of the garden try their best to heighten the spirits of the ill woman, but they are not very lucky with their attempts. They meet an old discarded doll made of tin who tells them of the wond...

from t1bclasslibrary

Grandma isn't doing well, so the insects go to get help from the leaf men. The leaf ment help repair the garden (also wilting, and give Grandma her toy and rose. The toy reminds her of her father and the rose of her mother, and she gets better.