But after a long day of scaring, Alan likes nothing better than to run a warm mud bath and take out his false teeth, which nobody knows about! This experience has been fantastic primarily for the children, the school and also for me (professionally).

A goofy comedy of self-discovery, witty, warm-hearted storytelling and bright graphic art will make this (and Alan! You guys were so fab and Dawn was such a lovely presence in the schools - I will absolutely be in touch next time I'm in your neck of the woods. An alligator who snaps, becomes an alligator who th-naps in this hilarious, heart-warming story of making new friends and discovering who you really are.A jungly jaunt that’s sure to bring Alan-sized smiles to the faces of listeners (not to mention the occasional adult reader aloud) and I love those vibrant, energetic scenes and some of the small details are real giggle-inducers. Digitally colored illustrations in pencil, chalk, and paint portray Alan as more of a goofball than a menace, while the jungle animals blend into the background--a good precaution with an alligator neighbor.

Jarvis ( Lazy Dave ) strikes a brisk, matter-of-fact tone that's spot-on for his overconfident, inconsiderate hero, and he ties up the loose ends of the story with a clever best-of-both-worlds twist. An alligator who snaps , becomes an alligator who th-naps in this hilarious, heart-warming story of making new friends and discovering who you really are. A hilarious, cautionary tale with a wonderful conclusion on kindness, this imaginative story will have kids in stitches.A dark tropical palette and a variety of paint and pencil techniques make this book busy, bold and beautiful. They would also only drop off a case of books and leave us to run it – it was so lovely to have you on hand to chat to the children and recommend them books, as well as the small (but appreciated!

busy pictures, and really inventive, reader appealing ideas, he has shaken up the children’s picture book world, offering something a little more intelligent and bewitching. But after a long day of scaring, Alan likes nothing better than to run a warm mud bath and take out his false teeth, which nobody knows about! This book invites interaction with the story and plenty of action and noise as Alan makes his way through the jungle and on to a new identity. It was such a pleasure to meet you both, and I really appreciated how smoothly and professionally you ran everything.A goofy and lonely denizen of the jungle has just one talent -- scaring other creatures with his big, scary teeth! Love this - my baby is only 6 months old but the vivid illustrations capture his attention, the story and imagery is interesting enough that I don't get bored (which I admit can be a problem with me and baby books) and it's really fun for us to go through with him even now - I'm sure he'll continue to enjoy this on different levels as he grows up. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. All the children love hearing this story, the story is very funny and the pictures and vivid and colourful. But after a long day of scaring, Alan likes nothing better than to enjoy the crossword, run a warm mud bath, and take out his teeth, which nobody else knows are false.

Bookwagon recommends this picture book for reading aloud, laughing over together, getting to know well and gifting too. This strong debut picture book will leave young listeners and librarians alike hungry for the author's next offering. Bronnie is so lovely with the boys and we also felt that having a man enthusing about the books set a great example.The reformation of a bully is a familiar story, but Alan's version is nicely told, and the eventual outcome is especially enjoyable. A goofy comedy of self-discovery now in baby-friendly board book format, warm-hearted storytelling and bright graphic art have made Alan's Big, Scary Teeth an award-winning children's favourite. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Jarvis is an illustrator and animator who has worked as both a record jacket designer and an animation director.