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Product Description
When Verdi's mother tells him to grow up big and green, Verdi can't imagine why. All the big green snakes seem lazy, boring, and rude. Besides, he really loves his bright yellow skin and sporty stripes. So Verdi decides he simply won't turn green--which is why he finds himself in a heap of trouble. Hardcover.
ISBN-13: 9780152010287 Availability: Usually ships in 24-48 hours.
Publisher's Description
Young Verdi doesn't want to grow up to be big and green. He likes bright yellow skin and sporty stripes. Besides, all the green snakes he meets are lazy, boring, and rude. Despite his efforts, Verdi turns as green as the leaves on the trees, but to his delight, he discovers that being green doesn't mean he has to stop being himself. Full color.
Author Bio
Janell Cannon's picture books have won many awards and are beloved around the world. Before she became a full-time creator of books for children, she designed and produced summer reading programs at her local public library. Born and raised in Minnesota, Ms. Cannon now lives in Southern California.