Leonardo is terrible at being a monster. He can't seem to frighten anyone. Then he comes up with a plan to find the perfect nervous little boy and scare the tuna salad out of him. Will his plan succeed, or will he come up with a better idea?
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"I think all of Mo Willems' books are adorable and can bring out the child in everyone. This one is especially good about a little monster trying desperately to scare a kid, but in the end eventually ends up being friends with him. Great read aloud book with lots of room for expression." — Nadia (4 out of 5 stars)
"I think all of Mo Willems' books are adorable and can bring out the child in everyone. This one is especially good about a little monster trying desperately to scare a kid, but in the end eventually ends up being friends with him. Great read aloud book with lots of room for expression."
" Child-friendly illustrations and humor adults can appreciate too! "
" I love this book for so many reasons. And my kids were especially delighted to find Leonardo in an illustration in Knuffle Bunny. We borrowed it from the library, and I'm adding it to the kids' Christmas lists. "
" What kid isn't intrigued by monsters? Mo Willems knows what kids like and this book doesn't disappoint. Enjoyable for child and parent. "
" I am not kidding when I tell you that EVERY time I read this book, I get chills. For so few words it has a HUGE message. Huge. Chills. AND I can read that one page aloud in one breath...you know the page I mean. "
" Leonardo is terrible at BEING a monster. Ahhh, Mo, you are a genius. "
" Tiis is a cute little book about a monster who isn't so scary. This book is great for younger children, and I still get a laugh out of it myself. "
" After reading this book, Leonardo isn't so terrible after all...but he sure does try! This is another story by Mo Willems! Another must read! Full of humor that's great for children! "
" A fun little story about making the decision to be someones friend. "
" So this book basically is my favorite kids book. It's one of the first that I have read that is basically a piece of brilliant design and art throughout the entire book. If all kids books were like Willems kids books, kids would be much cooler. "
" leonardo is an interesting name. "
" An awesome story, teaching children not to be afraid of monsters, the monster may be more afraid of you! A great way at looking at emotions and fear through the eyes of a little boy, and a monster. "
" Another winner from Mo . . . . "
" indio has yet to get through this one, but i love it! "
" Thanks for sharing, Faith! I'm excited to check it out, with Slade in mind! "
" Leonardo is terrible as in, he can't scare anyone. He's really cute and there's a dvd I found at the library with Mo Willems reading the book. Leonardo shows up in Knuffle Bunny and the Pigeon shows up in this book, which was really exciting for the kids. "
" Leonardo is a terrible monster -- he can't seem to frighten anyone. When he discovers the perfect nervous little boy, will he scare the lunch out of him? Or will he think of something better? "
" Loved all of it, play on words, leonardo's character and growth, and especially Sam's ran, it was hilarious! "
" Great idea, but it's just not up to the quality of Don't Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus. "
" One of my favorite beginning-of-the-year books. Probably my favorite Mo Willems book ever. "
" Wonderful book on friendship. Read to Educare 5/29/12. Kids loved it. When I left they were all making their scariest monster faces! "
" Very cute book with wonderful illustrations. Leonardo isn't a terrible monster; he's terrible at BEING a monster. Adorable. "
" A fun tale of a cute monster who can't seem to be scary. He finally thinks he scares someone but he actually hasn't but makes a friend instead. Great, fun read. Love the way words are on the pages and the illustrations are great. "
" My favorite book by Willems. Sometimes all it takes to do the right thing is to be yourself. "
" great kid book "
" OH MY GOSH THIS IS LIKE MY FAVORITE BOOK EVER IN THE HISTORY OF THE ENTIRE WORLD!!!!! Ahh. Leonardo. Love him! "
Mo Willems is a writer and animator. His children’s books have been translated into a number of languages, spawned animated shorts that have twice been awarded the Carnegie Medal, and been developed into theatrical musical productions. His illustrations, wire sculpture, and carved ceramics have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the nation.
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