Leo's Monster

Written by Marcus Pfister

A city mouse encounters a terrifying monster in the countryside. Or is it just a cow?

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32 pages· ~560L

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Bookroo's summary

Leo, a city mouse, visits Zoe in the countryside and encounters a terrifying monster with horns and a tail. But is it real, or just Berta the cow? Join Leo in this hilarious tale of mistaken identity and suspense, where the line between fear and reality blurs. Can Leo uncover the truth behind the monster, or will his imagination get the best of him? Discover the mystery and laughter in this charming countryside adventure.

From the publisher

When Leo, the city mouse, visits his friend Zoe in the countryside for the first time, he meets a huge and horrible monster.

It’s gigantic, has lots of horns, an enormous tail, and when it roars, the earth shakes. At least that’s what Leo saw. Or did he? Zoe thinks his description sounds just like Berta, the sweet-tempered cow in the meadow . . .

Bestselling author Marcus Pfister skillfully weaves a hilarious story of mystery, suspense and just a hint of scariness.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~560L

Themes & topics

Books about monsters Books about mice Books about cows Books about imagination and play

For the grown-ups

The parent guide

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Potty Humor

Leo shares that the monster stank because of it's "liquid poo, as big as a lake!"

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