Snappsy the Alligator and His Best Friend Forever (Probably) (Snappsy #2)

Falatko and Miller brilliantly add depth to the characters' story arc.

PreS-Gr 1—Snappsy the alligator is a homebody. He likes reading and hanging out at his place. Alone. When a chicken named Bert comes to a party at Snappsy's house and doesn't leave, the overly enthusiastic new friend plans nonstop entertainment and is constantly suggesting new ideas. "Wouldn't it be fun to have a Best Friends Disco Bonanza?!" They could get smoothies! Wear pizza hats! Have a sleepover! Snappsy finally loses it and tells Bert it's time to go...only to discover that things are lonely without a BFF. Bert returns, chastened but happy, and ready to tone down the bro-fest. Falatko's relatable story is told in prose that young readers will easily follow and that nicely captures the exasperation, zaniness, and love that at various times characterize friendship. The story is complemented by Miller's expressive, colorful cartoons of the new buddies. VERDICT A read-aloud or read-alone treat. For a storytime about the importance of compromise with friends, pair this title with Jennifer Lanthier's Hurry Up, Henry!—Henrietta Verma, National Information Standards Organization, Baltimore

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A Junior Library Guild Selection 

PRAISE FOR SNAPPSY THE ALLIGATOR (DID NOT ASK TO BE IN THIS BOOK)

"A charming, irreverent tale for independent-minded tots."
—People Magazine

"This is the first book for both Falatko and Miller, and it's an excellent one—Falatko's writing nimbly zigs and zags around Miller's bold, goofy cartoons."
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW!

"More than merely meta, Snappsy is clearly a book, if not a protagonist, with bite."
—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW!

"Falatko's debut picture book is atruly laugh-out-loud, mischievous romp, made gleefully goofier by Miller's straight-laced, deadpan animalcharacters."
—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW!

"Filled with exploration-worthy detail... overdocumented youngsters may feel some sympathy for Snappsy, and audiences...will giggle at his battle with the overexcited narrator."
—BCCB, STARRED REVIEW!

"This clever debut will renew faith in the possibilities of fourth-wall breaking."
—The New York Times

"A silly, clever introduction to the idea of the unreliable narrator."
—The Boston Globe

"One of the funniest picture books of the year. . . . utterly irresistible."
—BookPage

"Falatko's debut book demonstrates the power of storytelling through words and pictures."
—School Library Journal

"Distinguished by Falatko's ability to sustain the tension at length; by Miller's savory palette... and by the unvoiced suggestion that when fiction is working well, a character can take on a life of his or her own."
—Horn Book Magazine

"This one goes to the top of the meta-heap. Snappsy the Alligator is a wonderful exploration of subjectivity... and a lot of fun."
—Shelf Awareness

"If a pesky narrator did THAT to ME, I'D bite 'em right on the—*AHEM* Great job with your creative conflict resolution, Snappsy!"
—Ame Dyckman, New York Times bestselling author of Wolfie the Bunny and Boy + Bot

"Adam Rex didn't ask to be on this book either. But despite being a mean man who generally dislikes debut authors he is a fan of Snappsy the Alligator."
—Adam Rex, New York Times bestselling author of Schools First Day of School

"Modern storytelling that never compromises, page after hilarious page."
—Bob Shea, author of Ballet Cat