Watch Out for Falling Iguanas: A Children's Picture Book

Edwidge Danticat

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Watch Out for Falling Iguanas: A Children's Picture Book

Watch Out for Falling Iguanas: A Children's Picture Book

Edwidge Danticat

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ON A RARE CHILLY DAY IN MIAMI, Florida, young Leila sets off for school bundled up in her bright red jacket. But this isn't just any cold day--her grandmother, Grandma Issa, gives her an unusual warning: "Watch out for falling iguanas."

As Leila navigates her morning, she can't stop thinking about Grandma's strange words. From remembering dodging coconuts and seeing her parents' car being held up by chickens crossing the road to admiring roaming peacocks, Leila's day is full of curious encounters. But nothing prepares her for the moment she sees an iguana drop from a tree.

Join Leila, her close friends, and her teacher Ms. Benoit on an unexpected adventure as they discover why these tropical creatures fall from trees during cold snaps. With charming illustrations by acclaimed Jamaican artist Rachel Moss and a truly heartwarming story, Watch Out for Falling Iguanas is a delightful tale about family, friendship, and the surprises nature can bring.

Critical Reviews

Skillfully written with Creole words sprinkled into the English, Mama's Nightingale is richly illuminated by Leslie Staub's oil paintings evoking Haitian folk art.-- "New York Times, on Mama's Nightingale"

Children of parents who are being detained will be comforted by knowing they are not the only ones facing this challenge and might even be inspired to take action the way Saya does.-- "Horn Book, on Mama's Nightingale"

A warm and fuzzy offering for sick days on the couch or everyday reading. A recommended purchase.-- "School Library Journal, on My Mommy Medicine"

A must-read both for children who live this life of forced separation and those who don't.-- "Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Mama's Nightingale"

Cozy and comforting, this is an effective antidote for childhood illness or anxiety.-- "Booklist, on My Mommy Medicine"

Publishing Information

Publisher: Black Sheep
Pub date: 2025-07-01
Length: 32 pages

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