Lizard Walinsky

by Roberta Baker, Writers House LLC (Illustrator), Debbie Tilley (Illustrator)

When best friends Elizabeth "Lizard" and Simon "Spider" are sent to different schools to attend first grade, they have a hard time adjusting without one another at first, but soon come to realize they can still be best friends even if they make new ones on their own.

Genres: Picture Books

Hardcover

First published June 1, 2004

Reviews

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

* The good news: Elizabeth "Lizard" and Simon "Spider" are best friends.
* The bad news: When first grade starts,these friends will be going to different schools.

Sure, that bad news is a big-big deal in a preschooler's life. For instance:

"I'm not going to first grade," announced Lizard. "I can already count to seventy-three."

FIVE STARS for this celebration of enjoying life, rather than defining one's life as all or nothing.

Thanks, author Roberta Baker. Thanks, creator of outrageous kid pictures, Debbie Tilley.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lizard Walinsky isn't exactly like the rest of the girls in her class. Who will be her friend as her friends all move on to other things? You won't be disappointed in who she finds.

Fun characters and wonderful illustrations.

[Jenya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is such a good book about making new friends that are like you and have the same interests! I just loved it!!!

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty funny and meaningful. I loved all the bug names the kids used!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet story about friendships -- old and new -- of first graders. First Grade is such a vulnerable and dynamic time that kids can easily relate to this book.