The Monster in the Lake

LoveReading4Kids Says

Here’s another typically funny, clever story from Leo Timmers.

Our hero is Eric, a duck, who is heading to the lake with his friends. Eric is worried about the monster in the lake, but his friends reassure him that it’s all just stories. Readers however have the advantage of being able to see above and below the water, thanks to glorious split pages.

Something has surprised the frogs and fish we can see in the lake – turn the page and, as Eric’s confident friends paddle off untroubled, sure enough, a monster swims into view. It’s a monster in size, but as the story unfolds and Eric swims down into the lake with this huge, smiling, beribboned creature, we experience it very differently.

As the other three ducks swim on, oblivious, Eric is having the most wonderful adventures under the water, as we see in an absolutely splendid gatefold which shows us not just the monster but all its many unusual friends too. Perhaps they’ll encounter the ‘monster’ on the last page too …

There’s so much to enjoy in this story, and so much fun to be had diving below the surface. Let’s all be more like Eric, embracing our fears and ready to be surprised!

Reviewed by Andrea Reece
Andrea Reece has spent almost her entire working life in children’s books, first as publisher, latterly as consultant, project manager and critic.
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About The Monster in the Lake

Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake. Walking at the back, Eric isn’t sure. He’s heard there’s a monster in the lake, but his friends don’t believe a word of that old story! Eric reluctantly tags along, only to make a startling discovery and find himself in a wonderful underwater adventure.

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