Snappsy the Alligator
Did Not Ask to Be in this Book
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
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.
From the Hardcover edition.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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.
Customer Reviews
Snappsy - great story for the reader as well
It’s rare to find a book that’s both great for very young children, and fun for the reader too. Here the snarky and clever interchange between Snappsy and the narrator is definitely something the young kids pick up on, pulling them right into the story. But that same interchange, sometimes subtle and unspoken, also grabs us older kids reading the story. It’s a great story for acting out roles as well, with kids playing Snappsy or vice versa. All in all a terrific little story with wonderfully expressive illustrations. Five stars.