The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book

by Jerry Pallotta

Book Overview

Find out why boa constrictors swallow their meals whole, learn why gila monster's tails are so fat, and meet a lizard that is larger than most people.

As young readers turn the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, they will find that reptiles aren't really so "yucky." In fact, reptiles are among nature's most exotic and intriguing animals.

Jerry Pallotta's well-researched text and Ralph Masiello's vivid illustrations will enthrall...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881064548
• ISBN13: 9780881064544
• Release Date: February 1989
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 9.9" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Solo Cook at Ashley River El.

I liked The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book because of the illustrations. I think Ralph Masiello is a geinius! Jerry Pallotta and Ralph Masiello make a great team. All of their books are artistic, creative, colorful,have intersting details, and are realistic looking.

Megan Patrick @ Ashley River El.

I've just read The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book by: Jerry Pallotta,illustrated by: Ralph Masiello. It has amazing reptiles that I have never knew even existed. Reptiles are my favorite type of animals. I am in 5th grade and I really don't read alphabet books,but this reptile and alphabet book is extraordinary. I like this book. Ralph Masiello is a great illustrator. He draws incredible reptiles in The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book.

Summer Coleman at Ashley River El.

I liked The Yucky Reptile Book because I love reptiles. My favorite reptile in the book was the night snake. I liked the night snake because it was well hidden in the picture. I liked the pictures because they are bold and bright.

Jay @ Ashley River El.

The Yucky Reptile book is great. The thing I like about this book are the illustrations and the reptiles. My favorite letter is R and the animal is the rattlesnake. The other cool thing about this book is that it tells outstanding facts about reptiles.

Brianne at Ashley River El.

I thought the Yucky Reptile Aphabet Book was excellent because of the great pictures.They looked realistic. I wish I could go and jump into it and join the fun. I think Ralph Masiello does a great job painting and spends quality time on the pictures. He adds lots of wonderful details.