The Book Depository Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus
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Description: Leo the Late Bloomer : Paperback : Harper Collins Publishers Inc : 9780064433488 : 006443348X : 19 Apr 1994 : Leo couldn't do anything right. He couldn't read. He couldn't write. He couldn't draw. When Leo's father asks what's the matter with Leo, Leo's mother explains that he's simply a late bloomer. In his own good time, Leo does read, he does write, and he does draw. Reassuring for late bloomers, this book is illustrated with beguiling pictures.--Saturday Review. Full color. The Book Depository Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Product ID: 9780064433488
MPN: 006443348X
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Author: Dr Ruth
Rating: 5
Review: "Leo the Late Bloomer" was a book both my children read and enjoyed when they were little. My son had difficulty processing visual-spatial information and was clumsy - lots of spills and a few quite nasty accidental injuries. I am pleased to report that he survived childhood, self esteem intact, has an interesting job he loves and is good at and has even achieved obtaining his driving licence at the age of 40. So when my friend Sarah asked me to recommend a book for her son, now aged four, who seems dyspraxic (very clumsy) and is beginning to realise he is different, I had no hesitation in recommending Leo. I was surprised that I remembered that befuddled lion from all from all those years ago when he brought us delight. But Leo is truly unforgettable so he sprang instantly to mind. I bought "Leo the Late Bloomer" as a surprise gift for Sarah and have heard that he is a big hit with a wee boy from a new generation of readers. I highly recommend Leo for all children and especially those with a mild developmental delay. My favourite line, addressed to Leo's anxiously hovering parents is "A watched bloomer never blooms." And in his own good time Leo does in fact bloom. Just like my lovely son.
Author: Paddy
Rating: 3
Review: I was a 'late bloomer', being given this book rather upset me, actually making it clear people thought I wasn't doing things right/well enough/fast enough. I became an engineer, software consultant, movie producer and pilot, so no idiot, but this book still stings old wounds of not being acceptable, good enough etc. That said, the illustrations are glorious. I'd scan them and rewrite the story, make it less judgemental of achievement and just embrace the beauty of the pictures. 5* for the pictures, but -2* for the message
