“Amusing
and heartwarming, it will leave Willems’s fans totally satisfied.”
School Library Journal starred review
“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. ” Publishers Weekly
starred review
“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 stu
內容簡介:
6? 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 byeating 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.
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 authorillustrator Mo
Willems has created a funny and tender portrait of friendship that
readers of any age will love.
關於作者:
Mo Willems knows a Good Idea when he sees one. A three-time
Caldecott Honor winner forDon''t
Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!,Knuffle
Bunny,
andKnuffle
Bunny Too,
he also won two Geisel Medals and two Geisel Honors for his
Elephant and Piggie books. His books are
perennialNew
York Timesbestsellers,
includingKnuffle
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 onSesame
Street,
where he won six Emmys. Mo lives with his family in
Massachusetts.