<DIV>What's green, and slithery, and smooth, and ...smart? My snake Blake, that's who! When my dad brought him home, he curved and twisted his body and spelled out "hello."</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>And when my mom was worried he might bite, his response was "relax."</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>This hilarious story about the friendship between a boy and his rather exceptional pet is brought to life by the simple yet delightful drawings of award-winning artist Serge Bloch.</DIV>