Alligators, Alligators

From beloved picture book author Eve Bunting, a playful story set in a magical swamp about overcoming greed with the power of love, nature, and music.
On the sunny river dock, people pack onto the big tourist boat, waiting for their chance to see the alligators. What they don't know is that down in the swamp, the alligators are waiting for them too!
Jim and his dad run this tour, and Jim has a special talent to share with the people and creatures of the swamp alike. Animals flock to him to hear his flute-playing?it even makes the alligators dance! His music is so remarkable that a greedy passenger decides he must have Jim's flute. Will one person's selfishness ruin the magic of the swamp for everyone?

About the author

Eve Bunting was the beloved, award-winning author of more than two hundred and fifty books for young people, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere.

Summary

From beloved picture book author Eve Bunting, a playful story set in a magical swamp about overcoming greed with the power of love, nature, and music.
On the sunny river dock, people pack onto the big tourist boat, waiting for their chance to see the alligators. What they don’t know is that down in the swamp, the alligators are waiting for them too!
Jim and his dad run this tour, and Jim has a special talent to share with the people and creatures of the swamp alike. Animals flock to him to hear his flute-playing—it even makes the alligators dance! His music is so remarkable that a greedy passenger decides he must have Jim's flute. Will one person’s selfishness ruin the magic of the swamp for everyone?

Product details

• Authors: Eve Bunting
• Assisted by: Diane Ewen (Illustration), Ewen Diane (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins (US)
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.08.2023
• EAN: 9781328846266
• ISBN: 978-1-328-84626-6
• No. of pages: 32
• Weight: 460 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; JUVENILE FICTION / Performing Arts / Music, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Values & Virtues, JUVENILE FICTION: Performing Arts / Music, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Alligators & Crocodiles, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Music and musicians