Synopses & Reviews
Snappsy the alligator is having a normal
day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy
reading a book … or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to
the grocery store … or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds
and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy innocently shopping for a party … or is he
OBSESSED with snack foods that start with the letter P? What’s the
truth?
Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences, perfect for fans of Mo Willems.
Review
As the title makes clear Snappsy a skinny alligator who wears a pink tie is not a happy camper. He is being trailed by an unseen narrator who alternates between drumming up drama (at one point accusing Snappsy of liking to “eat tiny defenseless birds and soft fuzzy bunnies” even when it’s clear that mild mannered Snappsy shops at the supermarket like everyone else) and falling down on the job. “You’re just describing what you see in the illustrations” points out Snappsy. So who is this narrator and what does she/he/it want? Meta stories often have sour undertones—the joke is ultimately on somebody—but not this one. Snappsy is both highly civilized (he dons a fez while reading) and nobody’s fool and the motivation of the narrator when finally revealed is almost touching. This is the first book for both Falatko and Miller and it’s an excellent one—Falakto’s writing nimbly zigs and zags around Miller’s bold goofy cartoons. Ages 4–8. Author’s agent: Danielle Smith Red Fox Literary. Illustrator’s agent: Erica Rand Silverman Sterling Lord Literistic. (Feb.) " Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved."
Synopsis
Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to the grocery store ... or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy innocently shopping for a party ... or is he OBSESSED with snack foods that start with the letter P? What's the truth?
Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences, perfect for fans of Mo Willems.