Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems
My boys can not get enough of Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems which we’ve been reading in anticipation for Halloween although I would stress that although great for Halloween with its monster theme is a great everyday picture book. And I must admit (although embarrassing), that Mo Willems is a new addition to our household. But he’s been welcomed with open arms.
I have a fun video for you of us reading Leonardo the Terrible Monster together. At one point, it gets most rambunctious. Another book that we will be sad to return to the library and will be added to boys permanent wish list.
Links of interest: Mo Willems website and blog, more book blogger reviews.
Genre: Fiction Picture Book, approx ages 4-8.
Publisher: Hyperion Book. August 23, 2005
Hardcover, 48 pages. ISBN 0786852941
Leonardo the Terrible Monster is available from your favorite independent bookstore, Powell’s, and Amazon.
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Tags: Fiction, Halloween, I-L Title, male author, published 2005, U-Z Author, videos, vlog
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Your boys are so cute! And the book is so great, it’s already been added to my son’s wish list. Thanks for sharing!
on October 27th, 2009 at 11:41 amThe video worked this time. Watching it brought back some fond memories. So glad you and your boys enjoyed the book so much!
on October 27th, 2009 at 12:40 pmI was scared by all of the roaring
My little girl is hooked on “Silly Billy” from our library. It’s about a little boy who worries a lot. We’ve read it every night for the past week. I’m ready for a new pick now 
on October 27th, 2009 at 12:42 pmWhat a great way to review a book! And such a great way to remember some of their favorite books and their reactions to them. Just adorable.
on October 27th, 2009 at 12:55 pmOh, I’m a longtime Willems fan! Thanks for the video!
on October 27th, 2009 at 1:12 pmThat was so fun! I especially loved the roaring that was so loud the camera shook!
on October 27th, 2009 at 1:16 pmVery cute. I think about recording us reading something together every now and then too but never get around to it. Thanks for sharing.
on October 27th, 2009 at 8:54 pmLOL–for someone who seemed so camera shy at the beginning that is a might big roar! Thanks for sharing your fun, Natasha.
on October 27th, 2009 at 9:22 pmYour boys, as always, are adorable! My boys love Mo Willems’ pigeon books. We have all of them and read them very often. Thanks for the entertaining review!
on October 28th, 2009 at 7:15 amOh thank you for this! I’ve bookmarked it in my wish list folder in the Google Reader. My kids love Mo Willems’s Pigeon books, and his Elephant ang Piggie ones, too.
Have you read anything by Melanie Watt? Scaredy Squirrel and Chester (and their sequels) are some of my kids’ best loved books. Be prepared to read these to them “every” night.
on October 28th, 2009 at 10:20 amMy 4 year old is in LOVE with all things Mo Willems! Edwina the Dinosaur is a great one too, but right now we are in a “Pigeon Wants..” phase. These books should be a part of every child’s library — right up there with Dr. Seuss.
Thanks!
on October 28th, 2009 at 12:58 pmOh my word, the kids at my school go NUTS over Mo Willems, especially the pigeon books.
on October 28th, 2009 at 7:20 pmOkay, how cute (and mesmerizing) is this!
I loved hearing you read the story to your cute boys. Thanks for sharing. Let’s face it, I don’t get around to children’s stories very often, so it’s so fan to have someone fill me in on such cute stories. Thanks!
on October 30th, 2009 at 3:45 pm