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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100878070427
ISBN-139780878070428
eBay Product ID (ePID)19552
Product Key Features
Book TitleLeo the Late Bloomer
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1971
TopicFantasy & Magic, General, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Animals / Lions, Tigers, Leopards, Etc., Social Themes / Peer Pressure
IllustratorYes, Aruego, Jose
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorRobert Kraus
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight13.2 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN70-159154
Reviews"Captivating and rollicking." -- The Horn Book "A humorous morale-boosting tale with great appeal." -- ALA Booklist "This engaging story with its bright jungle scenery (and appealing animal characters) is sure to charm the late bloomer in your family." -- Publishers Weekly "Reassuring for other late bloomers, this book is illustrated with beguiling pictures." -- Saturday Review, This engaging story with its bright jungle scenery (and appealing animal characters) is sure to charm the late bloomer in your family.
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisThis heartwarming story of how a little tiger named Leo bloomed is told by bestselling author Robert Kraus and is accompanied by the wonderfully bold illustrations of Jose Aruego. "Captivating and rollicking." -- The Horn Book Leo isn't reading, or writing, or drawing, or even speaking, and his father is concerned. But Leo's mother isn't. She knows her son will do all those things, and more, when he's ready. With its message of patience and humor, Leo the Late Bloomer is more timely than ever. As Children's Books and Their Creators commented: "Leo's reassuring 'I made it!' at the end delights young listeners who may have been scrutinized for early blooming by well-intentioned moms and dads. Deserves space on any parenting shelf.", This heartwarming story of how a little tiger named Leo bloomed is told by bestselling author Robert Kraus and is accompanied by the wonderfully bold illustrations of Jose Aruego. "Captivating and rollicking." --The Horn Book Leo isn't reading, or writing, or drawing, or even speaking, and his father is concerned. But Leo's mother isn't. She knows her son will do all those things, and more, when he's ready. With its message of patience and humor, Leo the Late Bloomer is more timely than ever. As Children's Books and Their Creators commented: "Leo's reassuring 'I made it!' at the end delights young listeners who may have been scrutinized for early blooming by well-intentioned moms and dads. Deserves space on any parenting shelf.", "Captivating and rollicking." -- The Horn Book Leo isn't reading, or writing, or drawing, or even speaking, and his father is concerned. But Leo's mother isn't. She knows her son will do all those things, and more, when he's ready. This heartwarming story of how a little tiger named Leo bloomed is told by bestselling author Robert Kraus and is accompanied by the wonderfully bold illustrations of Jose Aruego. With its message of patience and humor, Leo the Late Bloomer is more timely than ever. As Children's Books and Their Creators commented: "Leo's reassuring 'I made it ' at the end delights young listeners who may have been scrutinized for early blooming by well-intentioned moms and dads. Deserves space on any parenting shelf."