Book Series · 3 Books

I Wanna Books

In order from I Wanna Iguana to I Wanna Go Home.

The I Wanna series is a set of 3 picture books by Karen Kaufman Orloff, published between 2004 and 2014. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

I Wanna Iguana
I Wanna New Room
I Wanna Go Home
I Wanna Iguana
I Wanna Go Home
I Wanna Iguana
I Wanna New Room
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

I Wanna Iguana
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$1797
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

I Wanna Iguana

By Karen Kaufman Orloff, David Catrow (Illustrator)

A boy negotiates with his mom to get an iguana through hilarious notes.

32 pages· 602 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Summary: Alex is determined to get an iguana, but his mom isn't convinced. Through a series of witty notes, Alex promises she won't have to deal with it, while she imagines chaos. As their humorous back-and-forth unfolds, will Alex's persuasive kid logic win over his mom, or will her fears of a giant reptile prevail? Dive into this laugh-out-loud negotiation and discover if Alex's dream pet becomes a reality.
The complete set

I Wanna Series

3 books · Published 2004–2014

Series
Sale price
$1797

I Wanna Iguana

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

A boy negotiates with his mom to get an iguana through hilarious notes.

I Wanna New Room

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Alex battles for his own room, facing chaos from his little brother.

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$1797

I Wanna Go Home

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

A reluctant visit to grandparents turns into unexpected fun and discovery for Alex.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the I Wanna series?

There are 3 books in the I Wanna series. It began with I Wanna Iguana in 2004, and the newest book, I Wanna Go Home, was published in 2014.

What ages are the I Wanna books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which I Wanna book is the longest?

I Wanna Go Home is the longest book in the series at 938 words (32 pages).

Which I Wanna book is the shortest?

I Wanna Iguana is the shortest at 602 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring I Wanna to life.

01

Karen Kaufman Orloff

Author
02

David Catrow

Illustrator

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