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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
What a hilarious, relatable book depicting a crocodile who loves watermelon... and accidentally swallows a watermelon seed. After swallowing the seed, he panics. Will his tummy grow huge? Will vines grow out of his ears? Maybe his skin will turn pink! Maybe he will be put in a fruit salad! But he burps up the seed and vows not to eat watermelon again... but that's a resolution he won't keep.
The illustrations are a perfect complement to this book. They're done in greens, reds, and occasionally black, which are all watermelon colors, which I thought was a very appropriate touch. This book would be fantastic for early readers (K-1st grade), and could even spark a science discussion on what actually happens when you swallow a watermelon seed!
The illustrations are a perfect complement to this book. They're done in greens, reds, and occasionally black, which are all watermelon colors, which I thought was a very appropriate touch. This book would be fantastic for early readers (K-1st grade), and could even spark a science discussion on what actually happens when you swallow a watermelon seed!
This was a very fun book to read aloud to students. The pictures are charming and the text is very accessible to younger readers. The outlandish changes that the protagonist goes through had my students laughing hysterically.
In this humorous tale (burp included), a crocodile panics when he realizes he's swallowed a seed! Tons of opportunity for vocal drama. Excellent for themes of reptiles, crocodiles, eating, food, fruit, watermelon, summer, and red things.
Appropriate for ages 3 to 5.
Appropriate for ages 3 to 5.
What fuun--a book that is just four colors (black, white, pinkish red, and green) and all about eating a watermelon seed. Face it, who doesn't wonder what will happen if you swallow a watermelon seed? This is entirely accurate of a person's psyche. ;)
This was Greg Pizzoli's first picture book. And while many people have iffy first book offerings, I thought this one was quite good!!
This was Greg Pizzoli's first picture book. And while many people have iffy first book offerings, I thought this one was quite good!!
Lame. Not very interesting art or text. And a missed opportunity for explaining that swallowing a watermelon seed won't cause a watermelon to grow in your stomach. And maybe talk about seeds to eat and not eat. Not a bad book, just not a good one.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Super cute with a style that feels retro. Tri-colored illustrations and clever text lends itself to being read aloud. Though I wonder how many kids will share the crocodile's fears about swallowing a seed
A goofy read, and fun to interpret, Greg Pizzoli's "The Watermelon Seed" was one of the final children's books I used as part of my K-12 field experience practicum. Short and sweet, just like a slice of watermelon, the book will be an amusing addition to any bookshelf.
If you are going to share this story, visually or audibly, you have to be prepared to match the emotional tone of the lead character as they discover that they may have bitten off more than they could chew. There was a freedom in being as boisterous as possible with the lead's feelings of joy, paranoia, and relief. I hope you experience that too, as the narrator or as the audience member.
I would recommend most of Pizzoli's work to and for readers of all ages. Check out your local library to see what happens next to our alligator friend, and the other characters that Pizzoli brings to life.
If you are going to share this story, visually or audibly, you have to be prepared to match the emotional tone of the lead character as they discover that they may have bitten off more than they could chew. There was a freedom in being as boisterous as possible with the lead's feelings of joy, paranoia, and relief. I hope you experience that too, as the narrator or as the audience member.
I would recommend most of Pizzoli's work to and for readers of all ages. Check out your local library to see what happens next to our alligator friend, and the other characters that Pizzoli brings to life.
What happens if you swallow a watermelon seed? The alligator in this story imagines this problem and what it could mean for him! Young readers will laugh and enjoy this amusing predicament!
Any child who has eaten watermelon should be able to relate to this 2014 Geisel Award winner. From the ecstasy over the delicious watermelon to the agony of swallowing a seed, we watch Crocodile come to terms with his watermelon obsession. A fun beginning reader, perfect for summer. Recommended for PreK - grade 2.