Leo the Late Bloomer
Robert Kraus
(Author)
Jose Aruego
(Illustrator)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
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.
Product Details
Price
$9.99
$9.29
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publish Date
April 19, 1994
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.25 X 11.0 X 0.14 inches | 0.34 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780064433488
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About the Author
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.
Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey have illustrated more than seventy popular children's books together.
Their widely acclaimed Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems, written by Judy Sierra, was featured
on National Public Radio, won a gold medal from the National Parenting Publications Awards, and was a
Publishers Weekly, Ingram, Borders, and Amazon.com bestseller. They are the illustrators of the Robert Kraus
classics Leo the Late Bloomer and Herman the Helper, which received a Boston Globe-Horn Book- Honor.
Mr. Aruego and Ms. Dewey both live in New York City.
Their widely acclaimed Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems, written by Judy Sierra, was featured
on National Public Radio, won a gold medal from the National Parenting Publications Awards, and was a
Publishers Weekly, Ingram, Borders, and Amazon.com bestseller. They are the illustrators of the Robert Kraus
classics Leo the Late Bloomer and Herman the Helper, which received a Boston Globe-Horn Book- Honor.
Mr. Aruego and Ms. Dewey both live in New York City.
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
