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Leo the Late Bloomer
1971
First Published
4.18
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages

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 "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."

Avg Rating
4.18
Number of Ratings
10,774
5 STARS
48%
4 STARS
28%
3 STARS
19%
2 STARS
4%
1 STARS
1%
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Author

Robert Kraus
Author · 41 books
Robert Kraus was an American children's author, cartoonist and publisher. Founder and publisher of Windmill Books, author and illustrator of award-winning children's books, Kraus began as a cartoonist and cover artist for The New Yorker. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert\_...]
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