Leonardo, the Terrible Monster (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) | 
|  | | | Title: | Leonardo, the Terrible Monster (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) | | Author: | Mo Willems (Illustrator) | | Publisher: | Hyperion | | Type: | Book / Hardcover | | Publication Date: | 01 September, 2005 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0786852941 / 9780786852949 | | List Price: | $16.99 | | You Save: | $5.44 | | Amazon Price: | $11.55 | |
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Product Description
Leonardo is truly a terrible monster -- terrible at being a monster, that is. Despite his best efforts, he cant seem to frighten anyone. But when he discovers the perfect nervous little boy, will he finally scare the tuna salad out of him? Or will he think of something even better? Mo Willems won six Emmy Awards for his writing on Sesame Street. A renowned animator, he is the creator of two Caldecott Honor winners: Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale and Dont Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, as well as The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!; Time to Say Please!; and Time to Pee! Mo lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. Willems has mastered the use of empty space great expanses of pastel page, in mood colours (mauve, dusty pink), enhance the emotion tied up in Leonardos intense attempts to be frightening. Most kids wont be able to help chortling over Leonardos grotesque faces, or sympathizing entirely with the miserable boy, who has had a very bad day. A cheering vision of true and uproarious companionship that shows you can write about self-esteem and still be funny and clever. - The Toronto Star
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Customer Reviews:
• Our Favorite! 06 November, 2007
This is my son's favorite book . . . and my favorite to read to him!
Leonardo and Sam are both hilarious, and the drawings are cool and hip. My son loves to yell, "Scare the TUNA SALAD out of him!!!"
It's such a favorite, that my son brought it to school for show-and-tell and the teacher reported back that all of the kids loved it. A definite must-get for your little one's library!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1B9MYDVTKKXFW
• Love This Book - It Is One Of Our Favorites 26 March, 2008
I have purchased this book for my 3 year old son as well as some friends (children aged 4-10). They all like it - even the 10 year old. The age 6 kids love the part where the bird poops on his head. The girls like it too, and it's especially wonderful when you get to the "wonderful friend" part - everyone hugs each other. All kids I've read this to (neighbors, friends, my own) have loved this book and want me to read it over and over.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A303FTUVRXB1WC
• Such A Cute Book 19 April, 2008
I decided to get this book when I saw Julia Roberts reads it to her kids. It is such a cute book. My kids love it too. There's a part where he says "scare the tuna salad out of him" and I just think that's great. It's really cute. Littles ones would love this book.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3QQ6A28GK4K7C
• We Love Leonardo And We Love Mo Too 18 May, 2008
Your and your children will be so happy the bought this book.
Mo did it again....another great book We love all the books Mo writes .
You should also read Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and all the other pigeon books by Mo. He is very talented.
- Reviewed by customer ID: AQMI9M1T2ILEV
• For Your Little Monster 11 May, 2008
Leonardo the Terrible Monster is another wonderful book by Mo Willems. I purhcased this book to help my two year old daughter conquer her fear of Monsters. I recognized the author's name and trusted she would appreciate this book as much as she had the others by Willems, and she did. The book is large, but most of the pages are blank with muted tones of grays and blues. The color pallet creates a calm feeling which is nice considering the subject matter. The illustrations are adorably detailed and offer many opportunities for exploration and interaction between the audience and the characters. The book tells the story of Leonardo, a monster who is terrible at being a monster. All he wants to do is be horrifically terrifiying, but instead he discovers his ability to be a wonderful friend. My daughter loves this book, and without ever directly discussing it, she is no longer afraid of monsters, instead, she believes monsters are our friends. Parents can use this book to help their toddlers overcome the negative connotation of the word "monster" by putting a face, adorable Leondardo, to the word.
- Reviewed by customer ID: ANA79Y0PAP1RB
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