This listing is for a very hard to find, 2005 Yottoy plush Leonardo the Terrible Monster from the Mo Willems book. When he is unable to scare the biggest “scardey-cat” in town, he is able to realize that being a friend to someone is more important than being a monster, and that friends accept you for all you have to offer. The monsters in the illustrations are wonderfully crafted images of the most fearsome ones imagined, but the pastel colors and facial expressions make for monsters that can be laughed at.Would you read it? More like accepting yourself and others, feelings, friendship and problem solving.Hyperion Books for Children, fiction, 2005Why I love it: This book is wonderful for those kids afraid of monsters and afraid of going to sleep at night. He is soft plush with sewn on facial features.
These are two books that will make us laugh so much we’ll get the hiccups!Clar, I think my grandsons would love this book. Second place probably belongs to (tie) I will surprise my friend and Can I play too?
It amazes me how children’s books can convey such powerful messages that can make a difference in the lives of children. If you want.
It is a reassuring book. Summary. (I’m not feeling well today (tiny cold) and when I opened your site thought I was seeing stars… took me a second and I LOVE that snow you have rockin’ the page).Theme: feelings, friendship, acceptance, humor, problem solving.I do not think that word means what you think it means (LOVE The Princess Bride! Another one for the to-read list, thanks Clar!Yes and as you’ll see from the updated and edited version of my review that the themes weren’t to overcome fears at all. Print and teach lessons to engage your students in reading!
… I love anything Mo Willem’s books. We started by making a monster craft using coffee filters and fork painted fur. We knew we had to include it in our Engaging Readers lesson plans Leonardo, the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems tells the story of a very young monster who is terrible at being a monster, because he can't scare anyone. I hope you click on Susanna’s link and take a look at the other perfect books on there.Susanna is the dynamite behind Perfect Picture Book Fridays just like Shannon Whitney Messenger is the brain behind Marvelous Middle Grade Mondays.I agree the monsters are so sweet and lovable they wouldn’t scare anyone.I love this one to too, Clar. I don’t recall being afraid of monsters as a kid, so it’s good to know these titles when/if I need one. He's not big, doesn't have hundreds of teeth, and isn't even weird. But when Leonardo discovers the perfect nervous little boy, will he finally scare the tuna salad out of him? But, I have not read this one. Thanks for sharing this story.Mo Willems writes such excellent books! Mo is a superb illustrator and these monsters are just so sweet, no one could fear them. Sorry for the confusion.