"The Watermelon Seed" by Greg Pizzoli tells the story of a crocodile who has an intense love for watermelons. However, he begins to panic when he accidentally swallows a seed, fearing that it will grow inside him. The story captures his imaginative worries as he envisions the consequences of his mistake. Through humor and vibrant illustrations, the book explores themes of anxiety and the importance of facing one’s fears. It ultimately reassures young readers that it’s okay to have worries while delivering an enjoyable narrative about the joys of snacks and the power of imagination. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 30 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2016 by Hyperion .

Mac Barnett is a New York Times bestselling and award winning author of more than 24 books for children. He lives in California. Greg Pizzoli is an author, illustrator, screen printer, and the recipient of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, where he teaches at the University of the Arts, Philadelphia. See more of his work at http: //gregpizzoli. com/.