katyjoturner's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the premise of the book, but I worry that the first pages of text (and one other) are too long for the illustrations (not much to occupy the eyes of little ones).
I wish all of the pages had spot illustrations—but the pages that, in my opinion, had too much text, were the ones without.
This book also gives me all the feels today—I feel very much like a green snake these days, only without the figure eight.
I wish all of the pages had spot illustrations—but the pages that, in my opinion, had too much text, were the ones without.
This book also gives me all the feels today—I feel very much like a green snake these days, only without the figure eight.
wallflower755's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I adore the message in the book, plus it was just really cute and I loved the art style.
isabelmacomber's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rgibson6's review against another edition
3.0
Cute story...did not know it was about snakes. Probably should have looked at the cover!! Eek!
tanyarobinson's review against another edition
4.0
I really love this story, but it was never a favorite of my kids. So...I guess the hardback copy I purchased was mostly for me.
Honestly, now that my little ones are teens and my own skin is getting old, I can really relate to lithe Verdi not wanting to change color and get fat!
Honestly, now that my little ones are teens and my own skin is getting old, I can really relate to lithe Verdi not wanting to change color and get fat!
dandelionfluff's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, Verdi. I'm with you on this one: it's scary becoming green. But, I'll keep on enjoying what I have always enjoyed. Stay yellow on the inside. ;]
absentminded_reader's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve always wanted to read this book, but never bought it. I never borrowed it from the library, either. My first first grader grew up to become a married woman living in Ireland, and I still had not read this book. So when the library was having a book sale, I picked it up. Finally! I can read it!
Then I didn’t touch it for a year.
That is in no way a reflection on whether I liked the book or not. I actually liked it quite a bit. It has a solid story, which is charming which fresh, whimsical twists, but the art is what sells the book for me. Cannon used Liquitex acrylics and prismacolor pencils to great effect. (Do they even make Liquitex paint anymore?) My only complaint is that the artwork tended to have flat contrast. However, most people will hardly notice.
Verdi was a fun coming of age story. I especially liked the informative information about snakes in the appendix. I’m glad I finally made time to read it.
Then I didn’t touch it for a year.
That is in no way a reflection on whether I liked the book or not. I actually liked it quite a bit. It has a solid story, which is charming which fresh, whimsical twists, but the art is what sells the book for me. Cannon used Liquitex acrylics and prismacolor pencils to great effect. (Do they even make Liquitex paint anymore?) My only complaint is that the artwork tended to have flat contrast. However, most people will hardly notice.
Verdi was a fun coming of age story. I especially liked the informative information about snakes in the appendix. I’m glad I finally made time to read it.
libraryowl's review against another edition
5.0
Verdi is a very playful snake who never wants to grow up. The pictures are beautifully colored and very friendly to the eye. The story is cute as we watch Verdi do tricks and tell the other snakes that he will never lay around. Yellow Verdi starts to turn green and panics that he will become like the other snakes. He does everything he can to get rid of the green. His antics are humorous and children love identifying with the silly snake.