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Leonardo, the Terrible Monster
Last updated Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Author: Mo Willems
Date of Publication: 2005
ISBN: 0786852941
Grade Level: 1st (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Oct. 2022
Synopsis:
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.
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This is a simple story, and may ease fears young children have about monsters.
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We're having a magic show today at 11:15am at the lunch tables, so bring the kids back at 11:10am.
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Do you think monsters are real. Are they part animal?
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Does Leonardo (on the cover) look like a monster? A terrible monster?
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Do you think Leonardo is a human or an animal?
Vocabulary:
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researched - to learn more about something (who to scare)
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candidate - a person who is a good fit for the job (who to scare)
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Why did Leonardo choose Sam to scare?
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Why was Sam crying?
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Was Sam scared by Leonardo trying making noises and jumping around?
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What was Leonardo’s big decision?
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Do you think Leonardo was a “terrible” monster?
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Does the story have a happy ending for Sam and Leonardo?
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