There are lots of clubs for Rory to join at his new school, but none
seem quite right for him. So when his parents suggest he start his own
club about something he loves, Rory knows exactly what it will be: a
Reptile Club! He's positive that there are other kids out there who
share his passion. He sets up his first meeting and then waits and waits
for students to show up. Just as he is about to give up, Rory hears
whispering in the hallway and hurries over to see who it is. To his
astonishment, it's not his schoolmates who have arrived to attend the
first meeting, but a crocodile, an anaconda and a gecko!
Popular, award-winning author Maureen Fergus's playful picture book is
perfect for story time, with its laugh-out-loud appeal and clever twist
on the meaning of "Reptile Club." Loads of intriguing reptile facts are
tucked into the story (for example, a gecko has to lick its eyeballs to
keep them clean and moist!), making this an excellent choice for a life
science lesson on the characteristics of reptiles. The details in Elina
Ellis's lively, colorful illustrations encourage children to spend time
examining each page. This is also a terrific book for a character
education discussion about initiative, or for lessons on personal
development and confidently pursuing one's own passions.