Charming and touching friendship story. Love the wordless double page spread. ( )

Cute story. Love the letter that Cheep wrote: Cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep. ( )

Leo routinely delivers the mail in his community, and one day he discovers a small bird stranded inside a mailbox. Ruzzier masterfully combines succinct text with exquisitely detailed illustrations, including a small surprise difference between the book’s front cover and its dust jacket. Soft-hued watercolor backgrounds add beauty to Leo’s setting and is shown in varying proportions - sometimes as a cameo, other times as a full page spread. Leo’s nuanced facial expressions greatly contribute to this story’s emotional impact and narrative arc. The story is perfectly paced and ideal for reading aloud, especially for a “snail mail” themed story time. Ruzzier has created a modern classic with A Letter for Leo, timeless but very fresh. This sweet story of friendship is very highly recommended for ages two to five. ( )