From Publishers Weekly
Antic illustrations add a comic edge to a sweetly reassuring tale about a tiger cub who eventually catches up to his more accomplished animal friends. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description
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.


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

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. He lives in New York City.

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