Ignacio and the mysterious egg is a short story written by school teacher Joselyne ARNELL , illustrated by her daughter Milkaya Laijah. This story will appeal to a wide range of young readers aged 3 to 9 as it depicts the life changing quest of Ignacio the iguana after he finds an egg . The illustrations set the story in the lush Caribbean vegetation and capture the richness of the environment. Both parents and teachers can use this book with early learners to introduce or support new concepts.