However, the book also raises issues dealing with metaphysics and social/political philosophy. The most dominant philosophical issue in Leonardo the Terrible Monster is philosophy of mind, regarding the nature of fear and the relationship between responsibility and desire. Read aloud video by AHEV Library Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion When he is unable to scare the biggest “scaredy-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. Leonardo, the Terrible Monster is the story of Leonardo, a monster unable to scare people. In 2017, the sequel, Sam, the Most Scaredy-Cat Kid in the Whole World, was released.Questions for Philosophical Discussion » Summary This story explores questions about the nature of fear and the relationship between responsibility and desire. It is listed in the 2009 literary reference book 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. Yet this is an appealing book, sketched in dark brown against grayish pastel backdrops, with evergreen lettering and highlighted keywords." Kirkus Reviews called it a "sweetly original morality play about a very unscary monster", while Publishers Weekly wrote " Willems's (Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! ) finale feels apt but syrupy Leonardo's decision to be nice seems homiletic. Leonardo realizes that he might be a terrible, awful monster-but he could be a really good friend. 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. Determined to succeed, Leonardo sets himself to training and research. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to frighten anyone. Leonardo is truly a terrible monster - terrible at being a monster, that is. In 2007, Weston Woods adapted the book to an animated film, directed by Pete List. An ALA Notable Book, it was released in 2005 by Hyperion Books. Leonardo, the Terrible Monster is a children's picture book by Mo Willems.
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