Leo the Late Bloomer

“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."

Children's Books

Kraus, Robert

Animals

HarperCollins

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. 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. Reassuring for other late bloomers, this book is contains beautiful illustrations that will captivate young readrs.

Leo The Late Bloomer

Education & Reference

Houghton Mifflin School

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. 'Reassuring for other late bloomers, this book is illustrated with beguiling pictures.' — Saturday Review.

Leo the Late Bloomer (Windmill Paperbacks)

Dutton Books

Teen & Young Adult

Literature & Fiction

Demco Media

Leo, a young tiger, finally blooms under the anxious eyes of his parents.

Leo the late bloomer (Windmill paperbacks)

Windmill/Wanderer Books

HarperFestival

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. 

Harpercollins Childrens Books

Turtleback Books

This heartwarming story of how a little tiger named Leo bloomed is told by best-selling author Robert Kraus, and is accompanied by the wonderfully bold illustrations of Jose Aruego. These two have also, with Ariane Dewey, collaborated on "Little Louie the Baby Bloomer," the sequel to this well-loved story.

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Windmill Books

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Leo the Late Bloomer

Leo The Late Bloomer

Leo the Late Bloomer (Windmill Paperbacks)

Leo the Late Bloomer

Leo the late bloomer (Windmill paperbacks)

Leo the Late Bloomer

Leo the Late Bloomer

Leo The Late Bloomer

Leo the Late Bloomer

Leo the Late Bloomer