"Just the message overscheduled families need in today's frantic world . . . delivered with humor and terrific artwork." — John de Graaf, national coordinator, Take Back Your Time Leo's list of things to do keeps growing, until one day he wishes, "If only there were two of me." Just as the words are out of his mouth, poof! Another Leo appears! Two Leos become three, three become four, and four become more . . . but Leo can't help but notice that he has even more to do than before. As he struggles to deal with his overcomplicated life, Leo realizes that there may be a simpler solution to his overscheduling woes. Peter H. Reynolds, the award-winning author-illustrator of The Dot and Ish, returns with an important message for readers of all ages: stop and take a little time to dream.
Peter H. Reynolds is the illustrator of the best-selling Judy Moody series and the author-illustrator of the Christopher Award-winning The Dot and its companion, Ish. He is also the president and creative director of FableVision Studios. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.
"An engaging and eye-opening tale for over-programmed kids and the adults who set their schedules." —Publishers Weekly
"Reynolds’s adept handling of line is on display in the lively, color-drenched drawings of Leo and his pets. Paired with minimalist text, these spare portraits glow amid backgrounds that are softly colored yet clearly defined and set against crisp, white space. While there’s an adult sensibility at work, the gentle humor and counting element tip the scales towards a child audience." —Kirkus Reviews
"Just the message overscheduled families need in today's frantic world . . . delivered with humor and terrific artwork." — John de Graaf, national coordinator, Take Back Your Time Leo's list of things to do keeps growing, until one day he wishes, "If only there were two of me." Just as the words are out of his mouth, poof! Another Leo appears! Two Leos become three, three become four, and four become more . . . but Leo can't help but notice that he has even more to do than before. As he struggles to deal with his overcomplicated life, Leo realizes that there may be a simpler solution to his overscheduling woes. Peter H. Reynolds, the award-winning author-illustrator of The Dot and Ish, returns with an important message for readers of all ages: stop and take a little time to dream.
Creators
Peter H. Reynolds is the illustrator of the best-selling Judy Moody series and the author-illustrator of the Christopher Award-winning The Dot and its companion, Ish. He is also the president and creative director of FableVision Studios. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.
"An engaging and eye-opening tale for over-programmed kids and the adults who set their schedules." —Publishers Weekly
"Reynolds’s adept handling of line is on display in the lively, color-drenched drawings of Leo and his pets. Paired with minimalist text, these spare portraits glow amid backgrounds that are softly colored yet clearly defined and set against crisp, white space. While there’s an adult sensibility at work, the gentle humor and counting element tip the scales towards a child audience." —Kirkus Reviews
(A Creative Growth Storybook Boosting Confidence, Artistic Expression, and Emotional Intelligence Through Imagination - For Kids Ages 5-9 in Grades 1-4)
(A Creative Growth Storybook Boosting Confidence, Artistic Expression, and Emotional Intelligence Through Imagination - For Kids Ages 5-9 in Grades 1-4)
