The book The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta and illustrated by Ralph Masiello is one of my favorite books about reptiles! The book is set up in ABC format, with a different reptile for each letter of the alphabet. This set up allows for a wide range of reptiles to be portrayed in the book. It includes vivid illustrations instead of real pictures that sometimes show the reptiles in humorous ways, instead of just perched on a branch. Some of the rhymes about each reptile include funny sayings as well.
I would most likely use this book in any grade from 2nd to 6th. It is humorous and fun. I also think that it depicts each certain reptile accurately and in a way that students can understand and relate to. I would use this book when teaching a lesson about the differences between reptiles and amphibians. I could also use this book as an individual research resource for students when they are doing a project on specific reptiles because it contains some rare reptiles that may be hard to find information on. ( )

The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book is a great choice of books for readers from about ages 4 to 8. The brightly colored pictures will interest them and the brilliant word choice will enthrall them and get them intrigued in reptiles. They will learn about reptiles and some of their most interesting characteristics, like how the chameleon's tongue can be twice as long as its body.

http://www.ickybugman.com/reptile_boo... is an informative website that has projects, coloring books, pictures, and more about The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book.

Age Appropriateness: Primary and Intermediate
Genre: Informational
Media: Acrylic
Review: This book goes through the alphabet giving one type of reptile for each letter. It also gives a bit of factual information about this reptile. This book is for all ages. I had no idea of some of the types of reptiles shown in this book, which is neat because most of the informational children's books I have read, I have already known most of the information and this one had a lot of new stuff, but at a comprehension level that is great for children and adults alike. ( )