ANNOTATION

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

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Robert Kraus is the author of Little Louie the Baby Bloomer and Leo the Late Bloomer, illustrated by Jose Aruego, and the author and illustrator of dozens of books for children. He lives in New York City.

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.

SYNOPSIS

When everyone starts blooming, poor Leo is left behind. He can't read, he can't write -- he can't even eat neatly. But with the encouragement of his mother and the patience of his father, Leo proves that eventually everyone blooms.

FROM THE CRITICS

Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot

Papa tiger is worried; Leo doesn't read, draw or talk. Mama is constantly reassuring-"Leo is just a late bloomer." Dad watches and watches. Finally Leo reads, writes, and speaks-not just words but whole sentences. A great book for late blooming kids and their parents. 1997 (orig.