The Watermelon Seed

Greg Pizzoli's beloved Geisel Award-winning gem playfully taps kids' classic question about what could happen if they swallow a seed.

Crocodile loves watermelon, but what will happen when his greatest fear of swallowing a watermelon seed comes to pass? Will vines sprout out his ears? Will his skin turn pink? Only one thing is certain: his wild imagination will have kids laughing out loud and begging for another read.

With perfect comic pacing, bold color and dynamic sense of design, three-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award recipient Greg Pizzoli's picture book debut transforms this familiar childhood anxiety into a contemporary classic read-aloud perfect for fans of I Want My Hat Back.

" A]n expert debut." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Children will love this hilarious book. The story has broad appeal, making it a great first purchase." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
Don't miss these other favorite books by Greg Pizzol:
The Book HogGood Night OwlNumber One SamTempleton Gets His WishThis Story is For YouThe Twelve Days of Christmas

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Published: 05/14/2013
ISBN: 9781423171010
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.30w x 0.50d
Award: Monarch Award - Nominee
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Nominee
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: Geisel Medal (Dr. Seuss) - Winner
Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List - Recommended
Award: Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award - Winner
Award: Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/11/2013
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2013
School Library Journal 05/01/2013 pg. 84
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2013 pg. 478
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 14 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 159260 / Watermelon Seed
Reading Level: 1 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5