Last Leaf on Prairie Ave
Some leaves fall, but some hold on for a reason.
Summary:
Autumn in Miami Beach doesn’t look like anywhere else. But on Prairie Avenue, one bright red leaf refuses to fall. In this gentle story, “[Your Child’s Name Here]” learns that even in a place where seasons barely change, some things still hold beautiful meaning. A quiet tale about curiosity, patience, and the magic of noticing.
First 3 Minutes:
On Prairie Avenue in Miami Beach, the trees stayed green almost all year.
But one morning, “[Your Child’s Name Here]” spotted something strange.
Up high, waving in the warm breeze, was a single red leaf.
All the other leaves were green.
“Why are you different?” “[Your Child’s Name Here]” whispered.
Grandpa smiled. “That one has a story.”
So every day after school, they visited the tree—waiting, wondering.
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