Leonardo is a monster who wants to be scary but is actually quite good at being friendly, leading to humorous misunderstandings.
Author
Mo Willems
30 books in the catalog
Mo Willems has 30 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly humor, picture book and early reader. The titles we've reviewed span 2005 to 2018.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–10, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A duckling learns to share and gets a cookie in this simple story.
Gerald the elephant tries to learn to dance, facing initial frustration but ultimately finding joy in movement.
A busy creature spends its day exploring and eating various foods.
Sam, a very timid young boy, must confront his fears when a new pet arrives.
Nanette is determined to get her special baguette to the bakery, encountering minor obstacles along the way.
A simple board book that teaches young children about expressing gratitude for everyday things.
Gerald the elephant tries to take a nap but is repeatedly interrupted by his friends.
Gerald the elephant and Piggie the pig wait for a surprise.
This is a simple board book for very young children, featuring a cat named Cat who is learning to fly with the help of his friends.
A young boy named Leo is upset when his favorite ball is taken by a bigger boy.
A young girl encounters a wolf and learns a valuable lesson about listening to warnings.
Gerald the elephant and Piggie the pig engage in a humorous conversation about Gerald's transformation into a frog.
A young elephant named Gerald wants to play his trumpet, but his friends are too busy to listen. He eventually finds a way to share his music.
Piggy celebrates his favorite day, Pig Day, with his friends, enjoying various pig-themed activities.
Gerald the elephant wants to share his ice cream with Piggie, but Piggie is unsure if she wants any, leading to a humorous exchange.
Elephant and Piggie learn about the concept of breaking something and the feelings associated with it.
A young pig named Piggie wants to play with her friend Gerald the elephant, but Gerald is busy. Piggie tries to find other ways to join in the fun.
A young hound learns to identify and appreciate different sounds and music.
A curious cat named Cat wonders about the identity of various creatures and objects it encounters.
A naked mole rat named Wilbur discovers clothing and the joy of dressing up, much to the surprise of his colony.
The Pigeon wants to do something exciting, but the bus driver is not letting him drive the bus.
A pigeon wants a puppy and tries various tactics to convince the reader to get him one.
Elephant and Piggie learn about sharing and the joy of new possessions in this simple, humorous story.
Gerald the elephant and Piggie the pig explore friendship and trying new things together.
A young elephant named Gerald is invited to a party, but he's unsure if he should go and how to behave.
Gerald the elephant wants to fly, and Piggie encourages him to try, leading to humorous attempts.
A little girl named Annie loses her favorite stuffed bunny, Knuffle Bunny, at the park.
A persistent pigeon wants to stay up late, despite the bus driver's rules.
Edwina the dinosaur learns about extinction and her own mortality with the help of her friend Reginald. She grapples with the idea of not being around anymore.
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