Starting school for the first time requires quite a lot of bravery, and sometimes we need as much help as we get--even an alligator. Shy little Oliver quite adorably learns this in "Oliver and His Alligator" by Paul Schmid.
"Oliver sometimes felt his brave wasn't nearly as big as he needed it to be."When Oliver goes to school on the first day, he finds himself unable to answer anyone's questions. Luckily, he remembers to bring an alligator with him. When Oliver doesn't know what to say, all that comes out is "munch munch," and the questioning offender disappears into the maw of the alligator's mouth. This process works out just fine until Oliver realizes that he is all alone in his classroom, and he has to take a drastic step in order to fix his problem.
Schmid's simple illustrations are warm, inviting, and expressive. Oliver's plight will resonate with the youngest of readers, helping them to navigate the scary waters of school with gentle humor. Click on the link to reserve a copy today. Appropriate for preschoolers and kindergartners.
--Andrea W., H.Q.
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