by Mo Willems (Author)
Leonardo is truly a terrible monster-terrible at being a monster that is. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to frighten anyone. Determined to succeed, Leonardo sets himself to training and research. Finally, he finds a nervous little boy, and scares the tuna salad out of him But scaring people isn't quite as satisfying as he thought it would be. Leonardo realizes that he might be a terrible, awful monster-but he could be a really good friend.
Author Biography
Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded three Caldecott Honors for his picture books, two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals, and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated Elephant & Piggie series. He lives in Massachusetts with his family. Learn more at pigeonpresents.com.
Mo Willems, a number one
New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded three Caldecott Honors for his picture books, two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals, and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated Elephant & Piggie series. He lives in Massachusetts with his family. Learn more at pigeonpresents.com.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.39 x 12.61 x 9.38 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 01, 2005
Award: Monarch Award (2011)
Award: Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award (2006)
Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award (2006)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Leonardo, the Terrible Monster
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5
