New York: Windmill Books, (c 1971) dj. SIGNED hardcover - A heartwarming story of how a little tiger named Leo - who couldn't read or write or draw and who never said a word - finally bloomed is illustrated with wonderfully bold illustrations by Jose Aruego. With its message of patience and humor, Leo the Late Bloomer is more timely than ever. As one reviewer commented: "Leo's reassuring 'I made it!' at the end delights young listeners who may have been scrutinized for early blooming by well-intentioned parents. Aruegos comic animals are immediately recognizable as they cavort through clear, vibrant landscapes, carrying out the action that the simple text has set in motion. This copy is INSCRIBED on the front endpaper by Aruego, with an original drawing of a tiger, and dated in 1989. Signed bookmark laid in. Large format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-878070427.