This is the story of life and how important we all are and how hard it is to let go in the end.  The story follows Bud, who starts out in life as a tiny bud -- he feels nisgnificant.  But Bud grows into a beautiful, vibrant leaf on the Mighy Oak Tree and becomes a very important part of the tree.  Those who have looked for a children's book that explains gently about the topic of life and death, look no further.  The Life of Bud explains to children and reminds adults tat death is an important part of life.