Leopold's Long Awaited Leap Year Birthday
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (912 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0977149528 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From the Author Author Dawn Desjardins is pleased to have spawned little Leopold, in this, her second picture book for children. When a teacher asked for a "Much needed Leap Year story," Dawn's memories of holding little frogs in her cupped hands, and marveling at lily pads on family camping trips, took her imagination to where she needed to be Lily Pad Pond. Dawn wishes her readers "A lifetime of happy birthdays!"
Leopold and his parents wait patiently for his first birthday, February 29th, but it just never seems to come. Finally, the wise old doctor considers the calendars, clocks and seasons concluding Leopold has a Leap Year Birthday! Leopold's mother explains this special day as a "Peek-a-boo-holidayIt's there, it is just (sometimes) hiding." Leopold and his friends celebrate his first birthday, and four great years of life! Educational and fun, this story celebrates waiting for a birthday and is an excellent primer in explaining why there are 365 and 1/4 days in a year.
The writing is absolutely terrible. Really The writing is absolutely terrible. Really. The only reason I'm sure it's selling is because there is a limited number of young children's books about being born on Leap Day. If anyone has a recommendation for a well-written Leap Day birthday book, I'd love to hear what it is.. LJamrocks said Leopold's Long Awaited Birthday. This story is perfect to help Leap Day Children understand why the date of their birthday is not on the calendar every year. And that they will not miss having a party or celebration just because the date is not there. Especially good for kids under 10.. "Very cute read and a must-have for youngsters with leap birthdays!" according to Amber @ The Musings of ALMYBNENR. Leopold's Long Awaited Leap Year Birthday follows young Leopold from his first day as a tadpole to his first official birthday. As Leopold grows and grows, his froggy parents take turns watching the calendar for Leopold's birthday but it just never shows up. Meanwhile, Leopold is bigger than the other "one-year-olds" in his group.The book n