Letters to Leo
Age 8+
General Fiction
“Upbeat and chirpy, and decorated with lots of kid-style illustrations, Leo evokes sympathy with a light touch.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
The joys and trials of fourth grade —and of life with her father now that her mother is gone — play out in charming letters from Annie to her dog, Leo. Genuine and funny, Amy Hest’s first-person narration revisits a winning young character as she takes on a new year — and a new dog — with humor, honesty, and resilience.
Creators
Amy Hest, the author of many award-winning books for children, is a three-time recipient of the Christopher Medal and a winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. She lives in New York City.
Julia Denos is the illustrator of Grandma's Gloves by Cecil Castellicci. Grandma's Gloves won the 2011 California Book Award Gold Medal. Julia Denos lives outside of Boston.
Reviews
This is a great combination of easy-to-read and lots to think about.
Readings
