Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator! 阿曼达和她的鳄鱼朋友 ISBN9780062004000

6? stories about 2 surprising friends.

Having a stuffed alligator for a best friend can be surprising.

Sometimes Amanda surprises her alligator with books. SometimesAlligator surprises Amanda by eating them.

But what happens when Amanda brings home a special—and not entirelywelcome—surprise? The result might be unexpected indeed.

Beloved author-illustrator Mo Willems has created a funny andtender portrait of friendship that readers of any age willlove.

Having a stuffed alligator for a best friend can be surprising.Sometimes Amanda surprises her alligator with books. Sometimes,Alligator surprises Amanda by eating them. But what happens whenAmanda brings home a special-and not entirely welcome-surprise? Theresult might be unexpected indeed. Beloved author/illustrator MoWillems has created a funny and tender portrait of friendship thatreaders of any age will love.

MO IS A SUPERSTAR! Mo Willems is one of the most beloved andacclaimed creators of children’s books of this generation. The NewYork Times has compared him to Charles Schulz and named him “thebiggest new talent to emerge thus far in the 00’s”. He has wonthree Caldecott Honor Awards and two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals.And his books are perennial New York Times bestsellers. DON’T LETTHE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! was inducted into the Indies Picture BookHall of Fame and KNUFFLE BUNNY was named one of best picture booksof all time by SLJ. His books have gone on to also becomesuccessful plushes (with Yottoy) and Carnegie Medal-winning videos(Weston Woods), and traveling plays. TWO NEW CHARACTERS WITH LOADSOF POTENTIAL Amanda and her alligator have all the hallmarks ofMo’s most popular characters—they have expressive, aww-inspiringmoments, great friendship ups and downs, and plenty of surprisesfor the reader. Plus, there is something about a little girl andher favorite stuffed animal that readers seem to adore! REVIEWS andHONORS FOR MO: The CAT THE CAT series: New York Times bestsellingseries “[Cat the Cat’s] personality sparkles in expansive gesturesand gleeful interactions.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) DON’TLET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! A 2004 Caldecott Honor Book New YorkTimes Best seller “The Pigeon is one of this decade’s contributionsto the pantheon of great picture book characters.”—The New YorkTimes KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY TALE A 2005 Caldecott Honor BookNew York Times Best seller “A comic gem”—Booklist (starred review)KNUFFLE BUNNY TOO: A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY A 2008 CaldecottHonor Book New York Times bestseller “Irresistibly funny, tender,and universal, this is another consummate star turn for Trixie,daddy, bunny, and their creator.”—School Library Journal (starredreview) ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE series A 2008 Theodor Seuss GeiselMedal Winner for THERE IS A BIRD ON YOUR HEAD! A 2009 Theodor SeussGeisel Medal Winner for ARE YOU READY TO PLAY OUTSIDE? New YorkTimes bestselling series “These books will easily take their placealongside Seuss and Eastman as classics in the beginning-readergenre.”—The Bulletin (starred review) LEONARDO, THE TERRIBLEMONSTER A 2006 ALA Notable Children’s Book A Time Magazine BestBook of the Year “This perfectly paced story... will haveyoungsters laughing. A surefire hit” —School Libra