Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book
Jerry Pallotta · 1989
82/100
👍 Worth It
Jerry Pallotta does what he does best — dense, accurate animal facts wrapped in an A-to-Z frame that kids actually want to revisit. Ralph Masiello's realistic illustrations earn their keep, and the book quietly dismantles reptile squeamishness while teaching real science. A classroom staple for good reason.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety95
substance80
craft82
originality72
accuracy88
hype70
age-fit90
human-eye80
Penny’s verdict82
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