Verdi -- Janell Cannon

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 <em>Stellaluna</em> sends a timely message to young readers about the importance of loving the skin you're in. <p/> 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.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Janell Cannon<br><b>Publisher:</b> Clarion Books<br><b>Published:</b> 04/01/1997<br><b>Pages:</b> 48<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.10lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.29h x 10.31w x 0.40d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780152010287<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.4<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>14443 / Verdi (English)<br><br><b>Award:</b> Georgia Children's Book Award - Winner<br><b>Award:</b> Buckeye Children's Book Award - Winner<br><b>Award:</b> North Carolina Children's Book Award - Winner<br><b>Award:</b> Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Winner<br><b>Award:</b> Bluebonnet Awards - Winner<br><b>Award:</b> Bookselle