The Monster in the Lake - Leo Timmers; Leo Timmers (Paperback) 04-08-2026 Texas Library Association 2x2 Reading List. CBC Kids Favorites Award Selection and Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year 2026. Utah

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. This large-format picture book features a detailed, fold-out, underwater world of mechanical marvels and sea creatures. The story of a nervous duck who finds courage and the overconfidence of groups will resonate with anyone who's nervously dipped a toe in unknown waters.