Karen Kaufman Orloff and 1 more

I WANNA IGUANA is a hilarious and imaginative picture book that will have kids in hysterics as they follow the negotiations between a determined young boy and his skeptical mother.

Alex wants an iguana of his very own, but Mom has her doubts about the responsibility of caring for such a large pet.

Through notes passed back and forth, Alex promises to take care of the iguana himself, even going so far as to promise that it won't eat or make a mess in the house.

But Mom remains unconvinced, imagining a future filled with a six-foot-long iguana eating them out of house and home.

Will Alex be able to convince his mom to let him have his dream pet? Find out in this delightful and humorous tale that is sure to entertain readers of all ages.