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K-Gr 2—Readers may agree with the young serpent-loathing protagonist of this book, but her family doesn't. When they respond to her declaration "I really, really, REALLY don't like snakes!" with a resounding "WHY?" the stage is set for a series of complaints. With each argument, the girl finds herself backsliding. Her objections—slithering movements, slimy skin, flicking tongues, and staring eyes...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The one snake-fearing member in a snake-loving family is patiently schooled by her parents on the unique characteristics of snakes that make them so fascinating. The snake-hater brings up those qualities that turn many of us off—claiming that snakes are “slimy,” slithery, and flick their tongues—and her parents cheerfully flip each negative to the positive as they correct her misconceptions and explain how these very features represent adaptations that contribute to snake survival. As the girl begins to apprec...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

[strike thru]The one snake-fearing member in a snake-loving family claims that snakes are "slimy," slithery, etc.; her parents cheerfully flip ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More