Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator! -- Mo Willems

<p>61/2 stories about 2 surprising friends.</p><p>Having a stuffed alligator for a best friend can be surprising.</p><p>Sometimes Amanda surprises her alligator with books. Sometimes Alligator surprises Amanda by <em>eating them</em>.</p><p>But what happens when Amanda brings home a special--and not entirely welcome--surprise? The result might be unexpected indeed.</p><p>Beloved author-illustrator Mo Willems has created a funny and tender portrait of friendship that readers of any age will love.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Mo Willems<br><b>Publisher:</b> Balzer & Bray/Harperteen<br><b>Published:</b> 04/26/2011<br><b>Pages:</b> 72<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.20lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.10h x 10.70w x 0.60d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780062004000<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 2.5<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>143695 / Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator!<br><br><b>Award:</b> Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee<br><b>Award:</b> Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended<br><b>Award:</b> Beehive Awards - Nominee<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Booklist</i> 04/01/2011 pg. 74<br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 03/28/2011<br><i>Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks</i> 05/01/2011<br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 04/15/2011<br><i>School Library Journal</i> 05/01/2011 pg. 92<br><i>Horn Book Magazine</i> 07/01/2011 pg. 39<br><i>Hornbook Guide to Chil