A New Home For Leo

Leo, the sea turtle, is born in Brazil near Rio. It’s a tough shuffle from his egg to the ocean, but he makes it there eventually. The little guy finds friends right away, first with a wise eagle ray named Sunny Ray. Sunny Ray warns him of a big danger: trash! Bags can look like food and discarded nets are hard to see. Leo has to be careful. He swims on and meets three eels that are afraid of the big, stinky shadow above. It’s a huge garbage patch. A swordfish named Blade tells them about a clean reef where there is no trash. Leo rushes in search of his new home. He gets tangled in a fishing line along the way, but he’s lucky. He makes it to shore and finds kind humans cleaning the beach. They help cut his flipper free. Not all animals are so lucky. Human trash can make sea creatures sick, so it’s important for all of us to take care of our oceans and be careful what we throw away. The ocean is a magical place, and we don’t want it destroyed!

This book is full of kindness and humor. Having to move is not the end of the world and friendships can be found in the most unexpected places. Leo the Mouse and his family lose their home and they need to move and adjust to a new place. Leo finds a new friend who looks differently, nevertheless, they form a strong friendship. Amazing plasticine artwork will encourage your child to take plasticine in their hands and create Leo and his friends. An easy step-by-step guide is included. This book is for you if you want to: Help your child to successfully cope with moving to a new home. Teach about acceptance and differences. Help your child to develop an interest in plasticine modeling.

Leo grew up in the sea with a family of sea lions he loves. When he's reunited with his human parents, he finds he loves them, too.

Discover 'A New Home for Leo', a captivating Polish-English bilingual tale perfect for bilingual families and young learners of Polish or English. Follow Leo and his family as they face difficulties of relocating and settling into a new home. Along the way, Leo befriends someone quite different from himself, proving that true friendship knows no bounds. This heartwarming story celebrates resilience, and the joys of new beginnings. What sets this book apart is its captivating plasticine artwork, designed to spark your child's imagination and encourage hands-on creativity. Witness your child's enthusiasm as they are inspired to mold their own Leo and friends with plasticine, enhancing their artistic skills while enjoying a memorable storytelling experience. This Polish-English bilingual book is a must-have if you aim to: Support your child through the transition of moving and adapting to a new home. Instill values of kindness and acceptance. Foster a love for arts and crafts, particularly plasticine modeling, enriching their creative expression.

Bilingual children's story in Russian and English, ideal for bilingual families and kids who learn Russian or English as a second language. Leo the Mouse and his family lose their home and they need to move and adjust to a new place. Leo finds a new friend who looks different, nevertheless, they form a strong friendship. Amazing plasticine artwork will encourage your child to take plasticine in their hands and create Leo and his friends.

“A fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, an interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is . . . sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination.” —The New York Times You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. That is how Leo and Jane become friends. And that is when their adventures begin. This charming tale of friendship—from two of the best young minds in picture books: the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning Extra Yarn and the illustrator of the Bologna Ragazzi Award–winning Josephine—is destined to become a modern classic that will delight readers for years to come. “Enchanting.” —The Washington Post “A whimsical tale from Barnett aptly accompanied by enthralling artwork by Robinson.” —School Library Journal, starred review “A tender, touching story of friendship and the power of imagination.” —Booklist, starred review “Warm and wise.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “This deceptively simple story examines deep themes of perception and truth, friendship and loyalty.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review “A pleasure to read aloud.” —Wall Street Journal “There is nothing spooky about this moving story of friendship, acceptance, and belonging.” —Boston Globe A New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year

When Leo, a weasel mailman, rescues a young bird that was separated from his flock, the two become friends and Leo's dream of one day receiving a letter of his own may finally come true.

Leo isn’t just a stuffed toy, he is Henry’s best friend and brother. He is as real as a tree, a cloud, the sun, the moon, the stars, and the wind. But when the two are accidentally separated, no one in Henry’s family believes Leo is real enough to find his way home. With beautiful mixed-media paintings, the Caldecott Honor–winning artist Pamela Zagarenski explores the transcendent nature of friendship and love.