The Night Iguana Left Home

By Megan McDonald

Everyone -- even a lizard -- needs a vacation now and then.... Even though her "almost sister" Alison mists the room daily with salt spray and sees to it that Iguana has a closet with a heating pad, a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789425815
• ISBN13: 9780789425812
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Dk Ink
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Megan McDonald's "Night Iguana Left Home" is wonderful !

My grandaughter and I read a lot and Megan McDonald is one of our favorites. "Iguana" is very contemporary and yet charming as are other books by this author. My 4 year old asks for them to be read over and over. Other books By Megan McDonald that we have enjoyed are "Is this a House for Hermit Crab" and "Insects are my Life". Both have a wonderful rhythm to the text. I know that you will enjoy this author.

everykid lives in her skin

Iguana has a wonderful home and (human)sister but she feels a powerful need to go South. In Florida she has adventures both scary and cool. I thought this was a sharp allegory about growing up and becoming independent. Vivid illustrations are true to the modern tone, and the lesson is really warm-hearted. A good choice for a kid with an independent streak, or one whose independence you'd like to foster.