The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger

And then, high up on an icy branch, a scarlet flash. One more leaf holding tight. “You’re here?” called the Little Yellow Leaf. “I am,” said the Little Scarlet Leaf. “Like me!” said the Little Yellow Leaf. Neither spoke. Finally… “Will you?” asked the Little Scarlett Leaf. “I will!” said the Little Yellow Leaf. And one, two, three, they let go and soared.