Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator!

61/2 stories about 2 surprising friends.

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 when Amanda brings home a special--and not entirely welcome--surprise? The result might be unexpected indeed.

Beloved author-illustrator Mo Willems has created a funny and tender portrait of friendship that readers of any age will love.

Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Published: 04/26/2011
Pages: 72
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.2lbs
Size: 8.10h x 10.70w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780062004000
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 143695 / Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator!


Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/2011 pg. 74
Publishers Weekly 03/28/2011
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2011
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2011
School Library Journal 05/01/2011 pg. 92
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2011 pg. 39
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/07/2011 pg. 38

About the Author
Willems, Mo: -

Mo Willems knows a Good Idea when he sees one. A three-time Caldecott Honor winner (for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny, and Knuffle Bunny Too), he also won two Geisel Medals and two Geisel Honors for his Elephant and Piggie books. His books are perennial New York Times bestsellers, including Knuffle Bunny Free, Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator!, and the Cat the Cat series. Before he turned to making picture books, Mo was a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he won six Emmys. Mo lives with his family in Massachusetts.