Lucas the Littlest Lizard

by Kathy Helidoniotis, Kathy Helidoniotis

Lucas the Lizard lives at the zoo, but there doesn’t seem to be much audience for reptiles. This changes when Lucas learns to perform tricks. Now he is the star of the show!

Genres: Childrens, Animals

16 pages, Board Book

First published May 1, 2002

Reviews

[Edward Petrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book so often to my oldest son — who’s now 23 — that I can still quote the opening lines by heart. Our original copy was loved quite literally to pieces, but I’ve bought it again so I can read it to my grandchildren one day.

It’s vividly colourful, beautifully rhymed, and full of that gentle charm that makes a children’s book unforgettable. A true family favourite that’s stood the test of time in our home.

[Jacob Jensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about a small lizard who sets out on a journey to find his place in the world. It's a great story of self-discovery and perseverance.

[Lucas Stalley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes this counts as a book read this year, and yes it was a book I read as a child because it shares my name


It’s the best book in the world and I will take no other opinions otherwise

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute little story that has above average language for a board book. The lizard is an unpopular attraction at the zoo. He longs to be popular. He decides he will show off his talent. On a day when the seal show is canceled, the lizard makes his debut and is a hit.

This book has cut-outs and brightly colored textures throughout. This makes it a hit with The Boy.
****
30 March 2012
13 September 2012
Fritz was falling asleep, but I suggested a bedtime story. When I pulled this one he perked up. He is so tactile. He stimmed off the pages as I read with just light shining in from the hallway.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a sparkle book about a little lizard at the zoo who feels lonely because no one comes to look at him. The story is okay, but the sparkle paper that is part of the illustrations is fascinating to young children. It is bright and colorful and fun to touch. Our girls enjoyed this story.

[Rebekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the story and the illustrations in this book. It also has textures for the little ones

[Renee Rearden · Rating 3 out of 5]

The colors and textures are fantastic. The story was a little old verbally for my four year-old grandson.

[Jason Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story. One of my son's favorites. But there are two lines with misplaced rhyme scheme that drive me nuts every single time. And there have been many times.

[Sarah Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter LOVES this book. It’s short but the pictures are interesting because it’s foil and layered cardboard so it’s textured. It’s a cute book for your lizard loving kids.