2 Reviews from Amazon Shoppers:

1.  "Perfect story for the occation... This was such a great find!  Finally, a leap year picture book that kids can understand and relate to.  I teach 2nd grade and my students were eager to learn more about leap year after hearing about Leopold's birthday and how it only came every four years.

2.  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 celebratilon just because the date is not there.  Especially good for kids under 10.


“A charming story featuring a darling frog, Leopold’s Long Awaited Leap Year Birthday, fills a void in our Picture Book collection, and calls attention to a very unique group of birthday celebrants.
Here’s to those special Leap Year babies…may you always feel young!”

                                        Eileen Sullivan, Children’s Librarian
                                        Cook Memorial Library
                                        Libertyville, Illinois

Leopold's Long Awaited Leap Year Birthday leaps from the pages with a fanciful yet easy to grasp explanation of the tricky concept of Leap Year.  The factual concept of why we have leap year is skillfully woven into this charming story for children preschool through primary grades.  Every children's library should have this as a staple; it will have children happily watching for the next Leap Year to arrive.  And what a treat for other leaplings who share Leopold's special birthday!

                                                                                                                               

Darlene Bombard, Director

Bennington College Early Childhood Center
Bennington, VT

Leopold's Long Awaited Leap Year Birthday is a delightfully crafted story that unravels the mystery and anticipation of waiting for a very special day…Ms. Desjardins’ uniquely informative explanation of "It's a Peek-A-Boo Holiday. It's there, it's just hiding," is sure to solve the mystery for Leopold and every child who is fortunate enough to have this book on his or her nightstand or classroom library shelf...  There is truly nothing else out there that addresses and simplifies this difficult concept so well. It's the perfect choice for parents and teachers alike.

Hal Shepherd, Special Education Instructor

Chicago Public School District
Chicago,  IL

SUCH a cute story!  And it’s written for an age group that does not have a book to help them understand …thank you so much for following whatever it was that guided you to this project.  SO many parents of little Leaplings email me asking for something they can get for their child’s birthday.  Now I can direct them to (this) book… It’s a great story with wonderfully delightful expressive illustrations.

Leap Day is everyone's extra day. Those of you born on one of those annual days can celebrate it too.

                                                                                                                             
Raenell Dawn

The Honor Society of Leap Year Babies

It is ADORABLE.  Thank you again for such a wonderful book about a very special day.  This will definitely help my son understand his very special birthday.  I am sure this book will be one of his favorites!     

Kim Loveland, Connecticut Parent