--- product_id: 1694325 title: "Leo the Late Bloomer: A Heartwarming Illustrated Story About Patience for Kids (Ages 4-8)" price: "53.34 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1694325-leo-the-late-bloomer-a-heartwarming-illustrated-story-about-patience store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Leo the Late Bloomer: A Heartwarming Illustrated Story About Patience for Kids (Ages 4-8) **Price:** 53.34 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Leo the Late Bloomer: A Heartwarming Illustrated Story About Patience for Kids (Ages 4-8) - **How much does it cost?** 53.34 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1694325-leo-the-late-bloomer-a-heartwarming-illustrated-story-about-patience) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This heartwarming story of how a little tiger named Leo bloomed is told by bestselling author Robert Kraus and is accompanied by the wonderfully bold illustrations of Jose Aruego. “Captivating and rollicking.” — The Horn Book 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. With its message of patience and humor, Leo the Late Bloomer is more timely than ever. As Children's Books and Their Creators commented: "Leo's reassuring 'I made it!' at the end delights young listeners who may have been scrutinized for early blooming by well-intentioned moms and dads. Deserves space on any parenting shelf." Review: The most beautiful children’s book. With beautiful illustrations. - This is one of the most beautifully written and beautifully illustrated children’s books that I’ve ever read. Now that my children are grown, my niece, who just had a baby, requested our favorite baby books as gifts for a baby shower. There was no question. I was going to get this book for her! Also love that this is a hardcover & cardboard pages/ thick sturdy pages, for little hands. One of the most touching and beautifully written children’s books of all time. This will stay on my shelf, forever and ever for my children, grandchildren, and generations to come. Review: Should be required reading for all kindergarten classes - Great book for any kid. I got this book for my son because he's one of the youngest kids in his class and he's still having a bit of a hard time catching up with everybody else. This book helps give him the idea that you don't have to be like everyone else you will come into your own. That is exactly what every child needs to know that they are going to be okay my son was having a really hard time in school because he didn't understand why he wasn't getting certain things that the other kids were since we got this book we read it regularly and he knows like Leo the Tiger he's going to bloom he's going to become him he's going to be able to do all those things and his friends can do it's just going to take him a little bit more time and that's okay there's nothing wrong with taking your time. This should be like a required classroom reading that all teachers should have to read to kindergarteners. This way they understand they don't have to rush and there's nothing wrong with taking your time if you don't get it you keep trying that's all not everybody does everything at the same time. The most inspiring part is the end and my son loves it cuz he can read that line to me without any problems or hesitation or help ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #50,804 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #88 in Children's Lion, Tiger & Leopard Books (Books) #89 in Children's Books on Peer Pressure (Books) #105 in Children's Books on Disabilities | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 917 Reviews | ## Images ![Leo the Late Bloomer: A Heartwarming Illustrated Story About Patience for Kids (Ages 4-8) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1+4Lp3wHuL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most beautiful children’s book. With beautiful illustrations. *by E***. on September 23, 2026* This is one of the most beautifully written and beautifully illustrated children’s books that I’ve ever read. Now that my children are grown, my niece, who just had a baby, requested our favorite baby books as gifts for a baby shower. There was no question. I was going to get this book for her! Also love that this is a hardcover & cardboard pages/ thick sturdy pages, for little hands. One of the most touching and beautifully written children’s books of all time. This will stay on my shelf, forever and ever for my children, grandchildren, and generations to come. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Should be required reading for all kindergarten classes *by F***8 on January 22, 2019* Great book for any kid. I got this book for my son because he's one of the youngest kids in his class and he's still having a bit of a hard time catching up with everybody else. This book helps give him the idea that you don't have to be like everyone else you will come into your own. That is exactly what every child needs to know that they are going to be okay my son was having a really hard time in school because he didn't understand why he wasn't getting certain things that the other kids were since we got this book we read it regularly and he knows like Leo the Tiger he's going to bloom he's going to become him he's going to be able to do all those things and his friends can do it's just going to take him a little bit more time and that's okay there's nothing wrong with taking your time. This should be like a required classroom reading that all teachers should have to read to kindergarteners. This way they understand they don't have to rush and there's nothing wrong with taking your time if you don't get it you keep trying that's all not everybody does everything at the same time. The most inspiring part is the end and my son loves it cuz he can read that line to me without any problems or hesitation or help ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love Leo! *by B***A on August 26, 2004* In a world in which every middle class parent worries if their child isn't top notch in everything, this book is a beautiful classic to remind us all to relax. I collect children's books, and my husband suggested this one, as he loved it as a child. When I got it, I loved it immediately. It assures children and parents that people progress at different levels, but everybody blooms. My husband was a very small child, shorter than everyone in his class, and this book brought him comfort and encouraged him in what he was good at. About 20 or 25 years later, he's a self-confident, very socially adept doctor! I remember struggling very much in kindergarten and first grade with everything from cutting to skipping to math to reading. Everything clicked for me around 2nd or 3rd grade, and school became a breeze after that. I became self-assured, and successful. I wish I'd had this book when I was struggling with those things... I might have been more confident from the start! For the reviewer concerned that parents would delay help for their children, I doubt a kid's book would have that effect. Parents can tell when something is wrong, and one children's book is going to sway them from taking action! Oh, and the big bonus... the illustrations are darling, and classic 1970's renderings. The words are absolutely heartwarming! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1694325-leo-the-late-bloomer-a-heartwarming-illustrated-story-about-patience](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1694325-leo-the-late-bloomer-a-heartwarming-illustrated-story-about-patience) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-03*