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Oliver And His Alligator (2013)

by Paul Schmid(Favorite Author)

3.63 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1423174372 (ISBN13: 9781423174370)

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Disney-Hyperion

review 1: The story is absurd and ridiculous--but Oliver is just so awkwardly, sweetly charming that I couldn't help but fall in love with him. Schmid, withe just a few dots and lines, and a hint of color, is able to convey such a wide range of emotions in this little tyke. Oliver is nervous about his first day of school, so he brings an alligator with him just in case. Then, when people try talking with him, all Oliver can manage to say is "munch, munch"--which the alligator interprets as a command. Soon, Oliver finds himself alone, which is nice, but kind of boring. This is a book sure to make kids giggle. Also might be a nice selection for a child who is battling shyness.
review 2: I don't know what to say because I loved the simple line drawings and soft colors, but ... moreI wanted to love the story so much more than I did. It deals with first day of school anxiety and it is morbidly funny but I just don't know how well it will translate during storytime. Maybe on a one to one level and I think with older (kindergarten+) age groups. It would definitely need a set-up for younger. less

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