The Leaf Detective

The Leaf Detective is a strong choice for readers looking for nature picture books shaped by nature, biography. Heather Lang uses picture-book storytelling to introduce the life of Alice Eastwood becomes a story of botany, rescue, and a determined scientist who refused to let plants be lost. For families, educators, and librarians building lists of DEI picture books, BIPOC picture books, and strong read-alouds, this title brings real value for conversations about nature, biography.