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Green Pants

Jameson really loves green pants, when he wears them he can do anything.  But when he is invited to be in his cousin's wedding, he is torn.  He really wants to be in the wedding, but he would have to wear a tuxedo, a black tuxedo.  So what will he do?  Will he brave the black pants and be in the wedding?  Or will he stick to his green pants?  It is a tough decision.  A really tough decision.  AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRGH!!!

Green Pants was a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best selection and an International Literacy Association Children's Choice.

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In a starred review, Kirkus said, this quirky kid and his loving family will instantly endear themselves to readers.

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Here is an interview Kenneth did with Kirkus Reviews about Green Pants.

Teaching Resources

Click here to download a teacher tip sheet from Candlewick Press.

Click here to download a Read To Us! Story-Hour kit from Candlewick Press

Front cover of Green Pants by Kenneth Kraegel featuring a smiling boy in a dance pose.
Sample page from Green Pants. A boy is deciding which pair of green pants to choose from his closet.
Sample pages from Green Pants. A mom leads a nervous boy into chuch and consoles him.

© 2025 Kenneth Kraegel

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