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Summary: A real flower. Simple and straightforward.
Review: Such a nice way to say "everyone on his own time" without having to spell it out. Jose Aruego's paintings are colorfull, happy and full of expressions. They tell the story and accompany the simple, yet very clever text: "Patience" said Leo's mother "a watched bloomer doesn't bloom"....and the drawing shows Leo's father trying not to watch behind the couch... lovely to read and to look at.
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Summary: Can't do anything right?
Review: The book begins by saying Leo couldn't do anything right. What child can't identify with the frustrations of not being able to accomplish what someone else accomplishes? Many children generalize and say they can't do anything right when they met with failures. This book is encouraging for any child, regular or special education. Another book to use with this one is Little Lemon - Activities for Developing Motivation and Memory Skills by Betsy B. Lee. It has a story, song, discussion questions, and lessons to help develop learning strategies by giving specific techniques. Leo, the Late Bloomer does not give this kind of instruction but it is very encouraging and a big help.
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Summary: It's OK to be a late bloomer !
Review: The ideal storybook for children having difficulty coping with their maturity. This is the story of Leo, a lion that had a hard time reading,writing, getting along with friends. In his own right time, Leo does all the things his friends can do and more. There is hope for the late-blooming child. Leo is the inner child in all of us. Praise Leo for his gifts!
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Summary: Encouragement for the growing.
Review: The most wonderful children's book I know. I grew up with this book and its gentle message that we each grow at our own wonderful pace. I now read it over and over again to my own child.
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Summary: Excellent book to notice and appreciate differences.
Review: This book explores and shows appreciation for differences. It is an excellent resource for parents, teachers and students. We may not all be alike nor leaarn at the same rate, but differences can be accepted and appreciated.
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Summary: Use This Book to Boost Your Child's Self Esteem
Review: This is a great book that I like to read to my first graders on the morning of the first day of school. The illustrations are colorful and leave room for the reader to ask comprehension questions while reading. It's a terrific read-aloud, especially on the first day of school when students are nervous about starting the new year.I value this book most of all because it allows students to understand that it's okay if they can't do everything that their classmates do. We grow in our own good time, but sometimes a five or six year old can't understand why they can't do what the girl across the room does regularly. This book can help alleviate those concerns, leading to greater self esteem on the part of the child. As a teacher, in my opinion this is the best aspect of the book. If you teach kindergarten or first grade, or if you have children of your own at that level, this is a great book to boost their self esteem. However, I caution you that this is not a book that you should rely on if you are the parent of a special needs child. This is a wonderful read-aloud children's book, especially for special needs children, but it is not a resource guide for parents and should not be viewed as such.
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Summary: Use This Book to Boost Your Child's Self Esteem
Review: This is a great book that I like to read to my first graders on the morning of the first day of school. The illustrations are colorful and leave room for the reader to ask comprehension questions while reading. It's a terrific read-aloud, especially on the first day of school when students are nervous about starting the new year. I value this book most of all because it allows students to understand that it's okay if they can't do everything that their classmates do. We grow in our own good time, but sometimes a five or six year old can't understand why they can't do what the girl across the room does regularly. This book can help alleviate those concerns, leading to greater self esteem on the part of the child. As a teacher, in my opinion this is the best aspect of the book. If you teach kindergarten or first grade, or if you have children of your own at that level, this is a great book to boost their self esteem. However, I caution you that this is not a book that you should rely on if you are the parent of a special needs child. This is a wonderful read-aloud children's book, especially for special needs children, but it is not a resource guide for parents and should not be viewed as such.
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Summary: We Really Liked This Book!
Review: This story is about Leo who isn't good at a lot of things. One day he can do the things he couldn't do before. He needed time to be good at differnt things. We liked this story because Leo didn't think he was good at anything, but he felt really proud of himself in the end.
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Summary: Best Story Ever
Review: This was a wonderful story and my kids loved it. No matter what his mom always knew he would bloom one day. While his father and everyone was in doubt he mom believed in him. She knew that one day everyone blooms but not everyone will at the same time. When he does he is happy and so is everyone else. I loved this book!
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Summary: A pleasing look at how children can develop differently.
Review: What better way to explain to a child that it's OK to be different? Leo the Late Bloomer is a classic of American children's stories with brilliant illustrations that bring the tale to life. Leo the young tiger doesn't lead a "normal" child's life and his Father is constantly worried that something is wrong with his son. Leo experiences many of the childhood frustrations that we are all too familiar with such as being unathletic, unartistic or ostracized by your peers. Over time Leo absorbs what the others have been doing and eventually blossoms with a newfound love for life. This book brilliantly conveys the revelation of a child discovering his or her place in the giant world. Leo the Late Bloomer is a timeless classic with a relevant social message and is an enjoyable read for any age child
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