I Need a Snake

Robbie really wants to have a snake for a pet. His mother is not so sure. After she reads him a book about snakes, and takes him to a museum and pet store to see some; Robbie finds his own pet "snakes" around the house. This story by Lynne Jonell, with child-like illustrations by Petra Mathers will have early readers cheering and looking for more (snakes?). The book was a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award in 1999.