I Wanna Iguana
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Written by Karen Kaufman Orloff Illustrated by David Catrow Hardback 32 pages; Dimensions 10.6 x 8.6 in. Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons; (September 2004) ISBN: 978-0399237171 Alex just has to convince his mom to let him have an iguana. He promises that she won't have to feed it or clean it's cage or even see it if she doesn't want to,but all Mom can imagine is the iguana growing larger and messier until it takes over the entire house. Hilarious notes go back and forth as Alex negotiates with his mother,using all his powers of persuasion,while their polar-opposite dreams of life with an iguana are shown in David Catrow's hysterical illustrations. See how clever and funny family debates can be! Featuring his signature cartoon characters, Catrow's illustrations provide a hilarious extension of the text. Alex, with his unruly red cowlicks and kewpie-doll shape, is totally disarming, as is the iguana, which makes imaginative appearances strumming a guitar on a bike, sporting tiny swim trunks, and reading in bed. The tale is perfect for reader's-theater presentations and could also be used effectively as a writing prompt for older children. It will make even the most serious youngsters giggle. --School Library Journal Applications: Persuasive writing and speaking CLASSROOM ACTIVITY Persuasive Speaking Brainstorm together things children want to try to convince their parents, such as having a pet, staying up later, having a sleep-over, or buying a popular product. Invite children to work in pairs to role play a dialogue between a child and a parent to persuade the parent to change. *REPRINTED FROM: Kingore, B. (2009). Bertie's Book Notes 2009. Austin, TX: Professional Associates Publishing.   ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR: Karen Kaufman Orloff dreamed of writing the great American novel but ended up doing something she feels is even better-writing children's books. When she is not writing, she spends time with her husband, Brad, and two kids, Max and Emily. David Catrow is a nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist and the award-winning illustrator of numerous books for children. He lives in Springfield, Ohio with his wife, Deborah, and their two children.