Washoe County Library System

"It's St. Patrick's Day and Hubie needs to find something green to wear for the big class parade. Leprechauns, four-leaf clovers, pickles - how can he possibly make a decision with all these great options?" (publisher).

"Holly Greenwood loves being outdoors, the color green, and -- of course -- princesses! She plays in Peterson Park almost every day. There's a jungle gym, pretty flowers, and even a special bluebird. It's her very own green kingdom. But then the mayor decides to sell the park and put buildings there instead. Holly can't let that happen! Can this princess save the day?" -- P. [4] of cover.

In this clever book, a green lion is waiting at a red traffic light. While he waits, a series of unexpected events occur, involving such things as lightning, a lilac, library books and lima beans. Or rather, ?li-ghtning,? ?li-lac,? ?li-brary books,? and ?li-ma beans? because the text on each spread ends with ?Red light, green li-,? and the reader must turn the page to see the whole word --- and what's happened. All the while, the lion calmly and helpfully...