The Watermelon Seed

In this award-winning book for kids, the crocodile has a problem: he loves watermelon, but he’s afraid of what will happen if he eats one of the seeds-there’s only one way to find out. 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