AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Janell Cannon
PUBLISHER: HMH Books for Young Readers PUBLICATION DATE: 1997
GENRE: Fiction READING LEVEL: Ages 8-10
BRIEF OVERVIEW: Verdi is a small yellow snake that enjoys zipping through the jungle and performing dangerous tricks. He doesn't want to be like the "lazy green snakes." However, when Verdi has a nasty crash, he has no choice but to lay still while he heals. During this time, Verdi becomes a green snake! He now understands that the green snakes were all just like he was when they were younger. INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: In pairs, students will research different types of snakes. They will create a visual project and present it to the class.
REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Caty Quenga, Valdosta State University
