Leonardo, the Terrible Monster

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: Mo Willems
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
Published: 09/01/2005
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 12.61h x 9.38w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780786852949
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 88782 / Leonardo, the Terrible Monster

Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Monarch Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee
Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Nominee
Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Honor Book
Award: Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2005 pg. 108
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2005 pg. 159 - Recommended
Publishers Weekly 06/27/2005 pg. 61
Kirkus Review - Children 07/15/2005 pg. 797
Booklist 07/01/2005 pg. 1931
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2005 pg. 49
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2006 pg. 18
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 16 - Superior,Well Above Average
Video Librarian 01/01/2008 pg. 55

About the Author
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.