The Watermelon Seed [Board Book] Read Free Books and Download eBooks
With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed. Will vines sprout out his ears? Will his skin turn pink? This crocodile has a wild imagination that kids will love, and the new board-book format makes this hilarious romp the perfect pick for preschoolers. Praise for The Watermelon Seed Winner of the 2014 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award "Pizzoli legitimizes childish anxieties but also slyly exaggerates each worry to highlight the humor." -New York Times* "It's an 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"The illustrations, done in a graphic, flat-color style with simple linework, recall the cheerful stylings of Ed Emberley and Roger Hargreaves. While Pizzoli uses the computer to arrange his compositions, he takes extra care to hand print the pieces. Done in a three-color printing, the silk screen offers a toothiness to the page, giving fruit, animal and emotions more substance." -Kirkus Reviews"With a sharp graphic sensibility, vibrant design, and adept characterization, Pizzoli spins the simple premise into a sweet confection, ripe with broad humor."-Booklist Online Praise for Number One Sam "Pizzoli's zingy ice-pop colors and dramatically varied page compositions take home the blue ribbon." -New York Times * "[A] class act." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "[A]nother winner from Pizzoli." -Publishers Weekly, starred review * "'[A] popular choice at storytimes." -School Library Journal "Pizzoli's talent with color, easy-to-read words, and humor is something to behold . . . This one does it all." -Horn Book"[T]his will zoom off shelves." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Praise for Templeton Gets His Wish"Cheerful entertainment, with just a touch of snark." -Publishers Weekly "The story's exuberance is catching and reassuring . . . Templeton is a celebration of independence, and of our complex feelings about those we love." -Horn Book "Templeton...conveys intense emotion with a few simple lines and very bright colors, as his tale reflects the endearing aspects of a small child's struggles to behave." -Booklist
Board book: 30 pages
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion; Brdbk Rei edition (May 3, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1484712366
ISBN-13: 978-1484712368
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 1 x 7 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #30,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #13 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Alligators & Crocodiles #605 in Books > Children's Books > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths #739 in Books > Children's Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Activity Books
Age Range: 2 - 5 years
Grade Level: Preschool and up
My five year old loved this book. A great summer read for when we are all enjoying watermelon. It makes a kid think of that ever confusing question what happens when you swallow a watermelon seed. I remember thinking about it when I was a kid and now my kids do too. Very cute.
The book is simple and cute. It's the book Niki (age3) reaches for when he comes to play, which is several times a week, and he wants it read over and over. Especially when he is eating watermelon. Although, the concept is a bit stretched with today's ubiquitous seedless melons!
This book will be a forever wonderful memory in our family because this is one of the two books my daughter fell in love with and was part of the duo of books she insisted be read to her every evening before bed. This is the first book that she likes to point and repeat the words out loud to so this story truly engages her from cover to cover. We first borrowed this book from the library and now we have our own copy for my daughters growing library.
My boy/girl grandtwins are almost 3 and love this book. They laugh out loud when I act out the burp, and I have heard them reciting the story to themselves while they play with their toys. Plus, it's cute enough that I don't mind reading it over and over as they request!
What happens when you swallow a watermelon seed? A lot of anxiety and a lot of laughs in the hands of author-illustrator Greg Pizzoli. Everyday worries from vines growing out your ears to potentially ending up in a fruit salad are detailed in simple three-color spreads with lots of white space. Perfect for preschoolers and their parents!
I bought this book for my preschool summer unit on Watermelons. What a sweet book! The children loved it. The book came quickly and is well constructed. I am absolutely pleased with the whole experience.
This book is my five year old daughter's absolute favorite. We first found it when she checked it out at the Public Library. She loved it so much that we read it over and over and I knew we needed to own it. She thinks it is so funny and laughs and laughs as we read it.
We are huge watermelon fans in this family, so I knew I HAD to buy this book when I saw it! It did not disappoint. My 19 month old loves it and we have a great time reading it. She grabs at it often, so I know it's one of her favorites. Such a fun book.
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