Leonardo The Terrible Monster
by: Mo Willems
Illustrated by: The Author
Hardcover: 44 pages
Publisher: Hyperion
Language: English
ISBN: 0786852941
Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 9.1 x 0.4 inches
Price: (without shipping) $16.99 USD as of the date of this posting
Where to buy: Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com)
Leonardo is a terrible monster and from the looks of him on the book's cover, he is. The problem is that looks can be deceiving. Things are not always what they appear to be.
This book is a wonderful example of how a delightful story can drive home a message. You see, Leonardo is a terrible monster but in the way that I am a bad skier. He's really bad at it. Oh sure he tries, but he can not seem to get it right.
The message here is truly "don't judge a book by its cover." Leonardo is a terrible monster but a wonderful friend.
With this book, Mo Willems moves to number two of my all-time favorite children's authors (yes, yes. Dr. Seuss is number one).
Message:
[Parents] Don't be judgmental based on appearances.
[Kids] Don't let your parents teach you to be judgmental based on appearances!
Content: 5/5
Illustrations: 5/5
Concept: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Price: 5/5 (with Amazon sale 9.17.06)
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