Announcing Children's Book Release

Leafy Seadragon's Tale cover

A Leafy Seadragon’s Tale

Story with Paintings on Silk
By Susan Louise Moyer

Excerpts from the book and sample pages with illustrations of the main characters,
Leify and LaLeafa, in their exotic world of camouflage.

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Page 3 Camouflage

A Leafy Seadragon’s Tale is a beautifully illustrated story of the lifecycle of the leafy seadragon. This anthropomorphic tale is masterfully woven with scientific accuracy, and the meticulously detailed illustrations are original silk paintings done by the author. The story is followed by a glossary, and several pages of interactive games designed to stimulate recall, reinforce vocabulary and the salient aspects of the lifecycle of the leafy seadragon. Children of all ages will find this book entertaining and informative.

Julie Karlonas, AMS (American Montessori Society) Elementary I & II Credentials, MA Montessori Education, BA Studio Printmaking

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Page 5 Painting - Leify Finds LaLeafa

An extraordinary pairing of silk paintings with a unique story appealing to all… A Leafy Seadragon’s Tale, by Susan Louise Moyer, plunges us deep into the sea world of King Leify and Queen LaLeafa, giving an imaginative glimpse of the rare beauty below the surface of the planet.

This heartwarming love story follows the pregnant male seadragon’s reproductive lifecycle.

The world of camouflage, that provides protection for these creatures, evokes the beauty and subtlety of Susan’s illustrations… a quality in the art exceeding what has been previously possible in this medium.

Followed by Leify’s Game of Words and More to Know about Leafy Seadragons reinforcing the vocabulary and science of the storyline.

Susan Punch, Master Silk Painter, Silk Painters International

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Leify Watching the Storm illustration
Let's Play Leify's Game of Words #4
Map of Australia Leafy Seadragon Habitat