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Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator! (Hardcover) by Mo Willems

Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator! (Hardcover) by Mo Willems
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Last Price: 13.30 USD

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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> Amanda and her plush alligator have lots of fun together, but when Amanda's grandfather buys her a panda, Alligator must learn to make new friends. Full color. <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <p>61/2 stories about 2 surprising friends.</p><p>Having a stuffed alligator for a best friend can be surprising.</p><p>Sometimes Amanda surprises her alligator with books. Sometimes Alligator surprises Amanda by <em>eating them</em>.</p><p>But what happens when Amanda brings home a special--and not entirely welcome--surprise? The result might be unexpected indeed.</p><p>Beloved author-illustrator Mo Willems has created a funny and tender portrait of friendship that readers of any age will love.</p> <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> "Six and a half short stories make up this expertly paced page-turner about a girl and her toy alligator, laced with the kid-centric humor on which Willems has built his career. "--<em>Publishers Weekly</em> <strong>(starred review)</strong> </br></br>"The pacing, word volume and wide trim size are all inviting and encouraging, bringing readers close to the cozy friendship between Amanda and her impatient stuffed friend. "--<em>Kirkus Reviews </em><strong>(starred review)</strong> </br></br>"Amusing and heartwarming, it will leave Willems's fans totally satisfied."--School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> </br></br>"Willems knows how to keep things interesting and his audience engaged."--Horn Book <strong>(starred review)</strong> </br></br>"This is a perfect stealth early reader, a story that will begin as a chapter-by-chapter readaloud and then get converted by the audience when experience and determination make it time to fly solo. "--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books </br></br>"Willems may not have the market cornered on best friends, but few do them better."--ALA Booklist

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