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Lizard from the Park | November 11, 2015

by Mark Pett (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, September 2015)

One day while Leonard is walking through the deepest, darkest part of the park, he finds an egg. He and the egg have a wonderful time together, but then, it hatches. Out comes a little lizard he names Buster. Leonard shows Buster all the wonderful parts of his city, but as Buster grows and grows, he becomes less and less happy. Eventually, Leonard figures out a clever way to send his friend back home, and now only sometimes cuts through the deepest, darkest part of the woods.

Lizard From the Park is a tale of friendship, creativity, and of course, dinosaurs. It may also read as a sort of love letter to New York City, whose famous settings create the urban backdrop. Mark Pett’s quiet, subtle story is beautifully complemented by his engaging and humorous illustrations.

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