Mo Willems Storytime Shorts Season 1 Episode 9 Leonardo the Terrible Monster

  • January 1, 2007

Mo Willems Storytime Shorts is an animated children's show which brings to life a number of beloved children's books by author and illustrator Mo Willems. Each episode of the show focuses on a different story, and features vibrant and fun animation that helps to bring the tales to life. In season 1 episode 9, viewers are introduced to Leonardo the Terrible Monster.

Leonardo the Terrible Monster is a story about a monster who is trying to live up to his name. Leonardo is small and cute, and he doesn't scare anyone. He spends his days trying to find ways to be more terrible, but nothing seems to work. Eventually, he realizes that being a good friend is far more important than being terrible.

The episode begins with a scene that sets the stage for the story. We see Leonardo standing on a rock, overlooking a city. He looks out at the people below, and decides that he is going to scare someone. He jumps off the rock and lands in the street, but the people he encounters don't seem frightened at all. They just smile and wave at him.

Leonardo becomes increasingly frustrated as he tries to find a way to be more terrible. He tries roaring, but his roar is high-pitched and squeaky. He tries jumping out from behind a tree, but he trips and falls on his face. He even tries to make scary faces, but they just make people laugh.

Despite his struggles, Leonardo is determined to be a terrible monster. He starts to research what makes a monster scary, and decides to put together a list of things to do to terrify people. He writes out his list and sets out to check off each item, but he quickly realizes that none of the things he is doing are actually scary.

Eventually, Leonardo decides to give up on his quest to be a terrible monster. He heads back to his rock, feeling like a failure. But then, he sees something that changes his perspective. He sees his friend Sam, who is a tiny monster just like him. Sam is crying because nobody wants to be friends with him because he is so small.

Leonardo realizes that being scary is not important at all. What really matters is being a good friend. He goes over to Sam and tells him that he will be his friend, no matter how small he is. The two monsters become fast friends, and Leonardo finally feels like he is truly living up to his name.

The episode ends with a heartwarming message about friendship and acceptance. The animation throughout the episode is bright and engaging, making it a perfect choice for young children. The story is easy to follow, and the messages about friendship and acceptance are important for children of all ages. Overall, Leonardo the Terrible Monster is a charming and delightful episode that will captivate both children and adults alike.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 1, 2007
  • Language
    English