IWannaIguana

Orloff, K. (2004). //I wanna iguana.// New York, NY: Putnam Publishing.

Alex wants an iguana more than anything in the world and begins writing notes to his mother explaining why he should be allowed to have the iguana. For every great reason Alex has, his mother counteracts with reason that he should not have the iguana. Will Alex get his iguana or will his mother win?
 * Summary:**
 * Grade Level:** K-2
 * Reading Level:** 2.7

Use this book to teach persuasive writing. The way in which the child and mother write notes trying to persuade one another of their position is fantastic. This book could also be used to demonstrate the 6+1 Trait of Presentation. The format of note writing the book takes is very unique and different than most other picture books.
 * Curriculum Connections:**

This epistolary picture book consists of an exchange of notes between a boy pleading to adopt a classmate's pet iguana and his apprehensive mother. Funny and true to life, the story (which has a happy ending) is amplified by Catrow's over-the-top illustrations, which portray a series of imagined scenarios, including a giant iguana riding a bike while playing a guitar.
 * Horn Book Guide Review 2005: (from Mackin)**