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The Watermelon Seed - by Greg Pizzoli - 1 of 1

The Watermelon Seed - by Greg Pizzoli (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed.
  • Monarch Award 2016 4th Winner, Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Grades K-2) 2015 4th Winner
  • 3-5 Years
  • 10.1" x 8.3" Hardcover
  • 40 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Humorous Stories

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About the Book



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.



Book Synopsis



With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed. What will he do when his greatest fear is realized? Will vines sprout out his ears? Will his skin turn pink? This crocodile has a wild imagination that kids will love.

With bold color and beautiful sense of design, Greg Pizzoli's picture book debut takes this familiar childhood worry and gives us a true gem in the vein of I Want My Hat Back and Not a Box.



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"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

"A juicy premise...Pizzoli legitimizes childish anxieties but also slyly exaggerates each worry to highlight the humor."--The New York Times

"The illustrations...recall the cheerful stylings of Ed Emberely and Roger Hargreaves. Deliciously bright colors...leap from the page."--Kirkus Reviews

* "[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)



About the Author



Greg Pizzoli is an author, illustrator and screen printer. When not chomping down on watermelon, he can be found in his studio or teaching at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he also received his MFA. This is his first book. Visit him at www.gregpizzoli.com.

Awards
2011 52nd Communication Arts Illustration Annual: Self Promotion Category
2011 Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators Illustrator Showcase Honor Award

Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 8.3 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 3-5 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Humorous Stories
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
Author: Greg Pizzoli
Language: English
Street Date: May 14, 2013
TCIN: 16121901
UPC: 9781423171010
Item Number (DPCI): 247-22-5439
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 8.3 inches width x 10.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.7 pounds
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