The watermelon seed - Greg Pizzoli

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With perfect comic pacing, Pizzoli introduces a funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed.

What will he do when his greatest fear is realized? With bold color and beautiful sense of design, Pizzoli's picture book debut takes this familiar childhood worry and gives presents a true gem.

Full color.

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 Pizzoli: The Book Hog Good Night Owl Number One Sam Templeton Gets His Wish This Story is for You The Twelve Days of Christmas.