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Robbie insists that he needs a snake, and library books and trips to the museum and pet stores do not satisfy the need. Finally Robbie solves his problem by finding snakes around the house--a shoelace, a belt, and a jump rope. With the same childlike art and very simple storytelling style they used in 'Mommy Go Away!', Jonell and Mathers have created a story that will ring true with both parents and kids.