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I wanna iguana -
Karen Kaufman Orloff ; illustrated by David Catrow.
Publisher description
New York : Putnam, c2004.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 23 x 28 cm.
Annotations:
- Alex and his mother write notes back and forth in which Alex tries to persuade her to let him have a baby iguana for a pet.
Best Books:
- Children's Catalog, Nineteenth Edition, 2006 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
- Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award, 2006-2007 Honor Book Grades K-3 Arkansas
Chickadee Award, 2006 2nd Place Maine
Children's Book Award, 2005 Notable Book Primary/Fiction United States
Florida Reading Association's Children's Book Award, 2006 Honor Book Pre K through Grade 2 Florida
State and Provincial Reading Lists:
- Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award, 2006-2007 ; Nominee; Grades K-3; Arkansas
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, 2006-2007 ; Book List; Picture Book; Maryland
California Young Reader Medal, 2007-2008 ; Nominee; Primary; California
Chickadee Award, 2005-2006 ; Nominee; Maine
Colorado Children's Book Award, 2007 ; Nominee; Picture Book; Colorado
Florida Reading Association's Children's Book Award, 2005-2006 ; Nominee; Pre K-2; Florida
Georgia Children's Book Award, 2006-2007 ; Nominee; Picture Storybook; Georgia
Golden Sower Award, 2007-2008 ; Nominee; Grades K-3; Nebraska
Grand Canyon Reader Award, 2008 ; Nominee; Picture Book; Arizona
Kentucky Bluegrass Award, 2006 ; Nominee; Grades K-2; Kentucky
Ladybug Picture Book Award, 2005 ; Nominee; New Hampshire
Mockingbird Award, 2005-2006 ; Nominee; Texas
Prairie Bud Award, 2006-2007 ; Nominee; Grades K-3; South Dakota
Treasure State Award, 2006 ; Nominee; Grades K-3; Montana
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award, 2006 ; Nominee; K-3; Washington
Young Hoosier Book Award, 2007-2008 ; Nominee; Picture Book; Indiana
Horn Book Guide:
- Spring 2005 Picture Books Rating 3, Recommended, satisfactory in style, content, and/or illustration.
Reading Measurement Programs:
Accelerated Reader
Interest Level Lower Grade
Book Level 2.7
Accelerated Reader Points 0.5
Accelerated Vocabulary, Recorded Voice Quizzes
Lexile, MetaMetrics, Inc.
Adult Directed
Lexile Measure 460
Reading Counts-Scholastic
Interest Level K-2
Reading Level 2
Title Point Value 1
Lexile Measure AD 460
Reviews:
- Ken Marantz and Sylvia Marantz (Children's Literature)
In an exchange of letters that are sure to bring smiles to both parents and kids, Alex tries to persuade his mother to allow him to keep his friend Mikey's baby iguana as a pet after Mikey moves. The arguments go back and forth. Alex extols its cuteness and promises to care for the iguana, while his mother counters with how the cuteness won't last as the iguana grows to six feet in length, impossible to keep in his room. She also reminds him of his previous carelessness with pets. All the exchanges ring true to the situation. Finally Alex accepts his mother's offer of a "trial basis" to see if he can keep the promises he has made. The bliss on his face as he finds the iguana in his room make it evident how happy he is that his persistence has been rewarded. Catrow clearly has fun depicting in watercolors with pencil the scenes illustrating Alex's current desires, like sharing his bath with the iguana, as well as the future realities, like what to do with the full-grown pet. His cartoon-like characters express their emotions with exaggerated gestures sure to set off giggles. And pear-shaped Alex with his soulful eyes and wispy hair would make a really huggable doll. 2004, GP Putnam's Sons, $15.99. Ages 4 to 8.Kirkus (Kirkus Reviews, August 15, 2004 (Vol. 72, No. 16))
In epistolary dialogue with his mom, a lad yearning for an iguana tries various approaches, from logic and sweet talk to emotional blackmail. His mother puts up a valiant defense-"Dear Mom: Did you know that iguanas are really quiet and they're cute too. I think they are much cuter than hamsters. Love, your adorable son, Alex." "Dear Alex: Tarantulas are quiet too"-before ultimately capitulating. Catrow's scribbly, lurid, purple-and-green illustrations bring the diverse visions of parent and child to hilarious life, as a lizard of decidedly indeterminate ancestry grows in stages to the size of a horse, all the while exhibiting a doglike affection toward its balloon-headed prospective keeper-who is last seen posed by a new terrarium, pumping a fist in victory. A familiar domestic interchange, played out with broad comedy-and mutual respect, too. 2004, Putnam, 32p, $16.99. Category: Picture book. Ages 7 to 9. © 2004 Kirkus Reviews/VNU eMedia, Inc. All rights reserved.Horn Book (The Horn Book Guide, Spring 2005)
This epistolary picture book consists of an exchange of notes between a boy pleading to adopt a classmate's pet iguana and his apprehensive mother. Funny and true to life, the story (which has a happy ending) is amplified by Catrow's over-the-top illustrations, which portray a series of imagined scenarios, including a giant iguana riding a bike while playing a guitar. Category: Picture Books. 2004, Putnam, 32pp, 15.99. Ages 4 to 9. Rating: 3: Recommended, satisfactory in style, content, and/or illustration. Subjects:
- Iguanas as pets Fiction.
Pets Fiction.
Letters Fiction.
Mothers and sons Fiction.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | PZ7.O6332 Iw 2004 |
2002010895 |
[E] |
0399237178 9780399237171 |