Description

A humorous tale about acceptance, social justice and keeping an open mind. Though he’s scared at first, a boy who encounters an alligator in the woods discovers all the creature wants is companionship—and leftovers!—and the two become friends. The mayor of the boy’s town won’t have it, but the townspeople eventually realize how friendly the alligator is and they want him to stay. Can they all come together and find a way to keep the alligator in their town?

Awards

  • Georgia Children`s Book Awards, University of Georgia 2022
  • Short-listed, Shining Willow Award, SYRCA 2021
  • Short-listed, Funniest Children`s Book Award, Joan Betty Stuchner --- Oy Vey! 2021

Reviews

A fable-like tale full of gentle twists that emphasize questioning assumptions and creative problem solving.

- Publishers Weekly

The trope of the unlikely friendship delivered with a traditional feel and a modern message.

- Kirkus Reviews

A hilarious, slightly subversive story pairs a smartly funny prose narrative full of wonderful language and wordplay with marvelous illustrations that mine every moment for humor. —Cooperative Children`s Book Center

... a sheer delight to be shared with young adventurers everywhere.

- CM Magazine