Robert Kraus

What's the matter with Leo?" his father asks, when Leo can';t read, write, draw, eat neatly or speak. "He's just a late bloomer", explains his mother. And sure enough, one day in his own good time, Leo shows everyone how glorious it is to finally bloom.

Leo the tiger worries and wonders why his little brother can't do anything right, but his parents encourage Leo to be patient.

Strudwick the sheep dresses up in a wolf costume to trick the rest of the sheep, but he's the one who is fooled. Illustrations are multi-media collage.

The first one to awake, Milton the Panda tries hard to wake all the other animals, but to no avail.

Herman the helpful octopus is always willing to assist anyone who needs his help--old or young, friend or enemy.