The Watermelon Seed

Written & illustrated by Greg Pizzoli

A crocodile's love for watermelon leads to unexpected consequences.

5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 5,443 ratings

40 pages· 139 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A quirky crocodile faces his worst nightmare: swallowing a watermelon seed. As his imagination runs wild, he wonders if vines will sprout from his ears or if he'll turn pink. Can he overcome his fears, or will his vivid imagination get the best of him? Dive into this colorful adventure where childhood worries take a hilarious turn.

From the publisher

With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed. What will he do when his greatest fear is realized? Will vines sprout out his ears? Will his skin turn pink? This crocodile has a wild imagination that kids will love. With bold color and beautiful sense of design, Greg Pizzoli’s picture book debut takes this familiar childhood worry and gives us a true gem in the vein of I Want My Hat Back and Not a Box.

Awards

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award (2014)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 139
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 350L

Themes & topics

Books about food Books about imagination Books about imagination and play Books about seeds Books about crocodiles

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.9

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6.5

“I'm not exaggerating when I say that I think I've read this book to my kids a thousand times. It's funny, and the ironic humor is easy for even young toddlers to enjoy. It's a great length. The cute minimalist illustrations are a perfect match for the simple storyline and concise writing. Oh, and there are some good opportunities to make silly noises, which is a big plus for us. There's no real lesson or moral or deeper meaning, it's just a fun book. Honestly, I'll probably read it another thousand times, and I'm fine with that.”

Lauren Hancock

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