Synopses & Reviews
After awhile, Crocodile. See you soon, Baboon. LATER, GATOR. Gatorandrsquo;s moving, and heandrsquo;s so sad to say goodbye to his friends. Worst of all, he doesnandrsquo;t know anyone in his new neighborhood! But with a little helpandmdash;and some encouraging lettersandmdash;from the good pals he left behind, Gator realizes what he has to do. Just say . . . HELLO! And with a
Howdy do, Kangaroo and
Good afternoon, Raccoon, Gator soon feels right at home.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; A group of adorable animals, and fun-to-read-aloud text, make this the perfect encouraging story for any new kid in the neighborhood.
Synopsis
A penguin and a polar bear are polar opposites and best friends.
Synopsis
Alex is a BIG polar bear. Zina is a tiny penguin. Alex lives in the Arctic. Zina lives in the Antarctic. Alex and Zina are polar opposites They live on opposite sides of the world. Their personalities are very different, too. But they find a way to meet in the middle. Erik Brooks's simple text and vibrant watercolor illustrations bring opposites to life in this lively look at two unusual best friends.
About the Author
Author-illustrator Erik Brooks has had the honor of illustrating the work of Betsy Byars, Shirley Climo, and Eric Kimmelandmdash;just to name a few. When not drawing, writing, or visiting schools and libraries, he coaches at the local high school, runs, skis, and wanders the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Erik lives in Winthrop, WA, with his wife, their young daughter, and Max, a handsome mutt of a dog. Visit Erik online at erikbrooks.com.