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I (Don't) Like Snakes: Read and Wonder Paperback – Picture Book, September 18, 2018

by Nicola Davies (Author), Luciano Lozano (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 51 ratings
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They’re slithery and scaly, and they have icky, flicking tongues and creepy, unblinking eyes. What’s to like about a snake? You’d be surprised!

This little girl has a problem. Her family doesn’t have dogs, or cats, or birds—they have snakes! And she really, really, really really doesn’t like snakes. Her family can’t understand her dislike, but they can help her understand why snakes do the things they do and look the way they look. And maybe once she knows more, she will start to like snakes a little . . . or even a lot. Packed with snake trivia, this clever story includes realistic illustrations and simple explanations of snake behavior sure to make even slither-phobic readers shed their misconceptions about these fascinating reptiles. Back matter includes a note about snakes, a bibliography, and an index.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 9 years
  2. Part of series
    Nature Storybooks
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 4
  6. Lexile measure
    AD710L
  7. Dimensions
    9.13 x 0.14 x 9.88 inches
  8. Publisher
    Candlewick
  9. Publication date
    September 18, 2018
  10. ISBN-10
    1536203238
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1536203233
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From funny ("The snake wriggles out of its skin the way you pull your foot out of a sock, leaving the old skin inside out!") to shiver-inducing ("They have fangs that are hollow, like a doctor's needle, which inject venom. They strike like lightning"), the facts are captivating. Mixed-media drawings feature energetically scruffy lines and vibrant colors, and multiple scenes appear per page, showing the family at home and snakes in the wild. One close-up drawing of multicolored snake heads, emphasizing their varying lidless eyes, is downright beautiful...The protagonist isn't the only one who will find snakes spellbinding by the end.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Lozano expertly shifts between scribbly cartoons of the family and more naturalistic drawings of snakes and their anatomy, accompanied by information-packed captions from Davies...The book’s blend of playfulness and scientific detail make it a winner.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

While many readers won’t be as easily converted as the book’s narrator, this title may spur them on to learn more.
—School Library Journal

Davies perfectly balances the gross, cool, and scary to help readers appreciate this much-maligned reptile. Lozano’s illustrations extend this tone, adding humor and additional narrative to portrayals of the family as well as careful detailing of snake species in the more informative sections.
—The Horn Book

Although this might not cure ophidiophobia, its duo design will let it slide easily into a storytime setting or into the hands of older readers looking for more detailed information about snakes.
—Booklist

This book would make a clever mentor text for classroom animal reports, encouraging readers and writers to think deeply about the creative ways to present both narratives and information.
—Literacy Daily

This is a worthwhile addition to the elementary school library, and could be useful to entice the reluctant nonfiction reader to give the genre a try.
—School Library Connection

About the Author

Nicola Davies trained as a zoologist and has written many award-winning books for children, including Extreme Animals and One Tiny Turtle. She wasn’t allowed to have a snake as a child, but she’s encountered snakes on her travels around the world. She lives in Devon, England.

Luciano Lozano’s illustrations are published regularly in magazines and books. He says, “I’ve loved drawing this family and their pet snakes. I drew until they made me smile, and sometimes they even smiled back.” He lives in Barcelona.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Reprint edition (September 18, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1536203238
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1536203233
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD710L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.13 x 0.14 x 9.88 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 51 ratings

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Luciano Lozano

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I was born in Southern Spain.

I studied an MA Illustration at EINA, Barcelona in 2007 and live in that city since, working as a professional illustrator.

In 2017 I published Bea baila (Diana dances) in Spain. It was my first children’s book as an author and illustrator. It’s been edited in the USA, France, Italy, Turkey, and Russia.

I’ve just published my second book as an author and illustrator, Sirena de piedra (Stone Siren) in Spain by Tres Tigres tristes.

I collaborate regularly with newspapers, magazines and editorials worldwide.

Some other books I’ve published as an illustrator:

Operation Alphabet, 2011, Thames and Hudson in the UK, USA, France, Germany, The Netherlands.

Best 2011 Foreign Book Award Junceda, held by the Catalonian Association of Illustrators (APIC).

I don’t like snakes, Walker Book,

2014. USA, UK and Australia.

The bonsai pruner, Tres tigres tristes, 2015, Spain and France.

I’ve edited Una vaca and Burro el origen with

A buen paso Ed.

My work reflects a strong sense of colour and texture, a frequent use of traditional techniques, and an undercurrent of subtle humour running throughout.

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Jordanya Brostoski
5.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021
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I bought this book for the facility I work at, the information is fantastic although I disagree with the choice of using the word "poison" on page 21 though the author quickly moves to clarify that it's venom (but this is an argument that people have been having for ages so it doesn't much matter). The book however is incredible, it showcases all the great things about snakes in a fun and light-hearted manner. I love that the lead character is a little girl and that her family is really into snakes.

A fun and educational book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My grandson will love this
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2020
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My grandson likes snakes. I want him to continue his interest in snakes. Maybe, as in the book, we can convince his brother to like snakes, too. The book is full of illustrations and facts about snakes. The format is great and I am interested in the other books.
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Karen Vance
5.0 out of 5 stars Nicola Davies I want to read more from you. Loved this book.
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2015
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Perfect book for teaching fiction and nonfiction text features! Can be used across grade levels. Children will be intrigued by this book. Made me want to look at more work by Nicola Davies.
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Jilly
4.0 out of 5 stars Very cute book for a snake lover or for those ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018
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Very cute book for a snake lover or for those who are not. It does go into detail about venom and fangs but not in a scary way (you can skip that part of the book if the person isn't ready to learn about that.)
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Elin Goodwin
5.0 out of 5 stars Anything by Nicola Davies is high quality. I use ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2016
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Anything by Nicola Davies is high quality. I use this book in my 4th grade nonfiction reading and writing units as well as my opinion writing unit.
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5.0 out of 5 stars terrific blend of humor and information
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017
A young girl can't believe it, but her family really likes snakes. When she says, "I really, really, REALLY don't like snakes!" they are amazed--setting the stage for the young protagonist to explain just why she can't stand these slithering, scaly creatures with flicky tongues.

There are times that facts and knowledge help us overcome our fears. Each time this young girl tells her family why she doesn't like snakes, they tell her a little more about these amazing creatures. "Snakes HAVE to slither," said my mom. "They don't have legs, so they bend like an S and use their ribs and scales to grip. It's the only way they can move." Davies then provides more information about different types of motions: concertina slithering, serpentine slithering and caterpillar crawling.

This skillful blend of humor and information models a terrific way of overcoming our fears by learning more about them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Educational Story
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2015
Told in the form of a story about a young girl who lives in a family that has snakes as pets (but she doesn't like snakes), I DON'T LIKE SNAKES is also an informative book that explains to children some basic characteristics of snakes. How snakes move, snake skins, how they smell, how they eat, and a few other facts about snakes are discussed. I DON'T LIKE SNAKES is a great book for children who like snakes. It's also a good educational book that can correct some false beliefs (such as that snakes are slimy) that many children have about these amazing creatures.
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Hannah
5.0 out of 5 stars Super educational
Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2020
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Despite being a children's book, this is SUPER informative and educational. I have used this in many presentations with children and it's a great resource for teachers or wildlife educators. Highly recommend for anyone who likes reptiles/snakes.
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Vicki Saville
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, very informative.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2018
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This was a present for my son and he loved it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2017
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Fantastic fiction and non fiction book
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