Synopsis

Deep in the jungle where all the pythons are green, Verdi is born a little bit different. This gorgeously illustrated picture book from the creator of Stellaluna sends a timely message to young readers about the importance of loving the skin you're in.

Young Verdi doesn't want to grow up big and green. He likes his bright yellow skin and sporty stripes. Besides, all the green snakes he meets are lazy, boring, and rude. When Verdi finds a pale green stripe stretching along his whole body, he tries every trick he can think of to get rid of it--and ends up in a heap of trouble. Despite his efforts, Verdi turns green, but to his delight, he discovers that being green doesn't mean he has to stop being himself.

Author: Janell Cannon
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 04/01/1997
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 10.29h x 10.31w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780152010287
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Buckeye Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Winner
Award: Bluebonnet Awards - Winner
Award: Bookseller's Choice - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/17/1997 pg. 219
Booklist 04/15/1997 pg. 1434
Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/1997 pg. 551
School Library Journal 05/01/1997 pg. 93
New York Times 06/01/1997 pg. 36
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1997 pg. 289 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Publishers Weekly 02/18/1997