The Monster in the Lake

Author: Leo Timmers

General fiction (Children's / Teenage)

Published on 4 August 2026 by Lerner Publishing Group (Gecko Press) in the United States.

Paperback | 36 pages, Illustrations, colour
314 x 225 x 6 | 250g

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.