Gator

Written and illustrated by Randy Cecil

A carousel alligator embarks on a journey to find laughter and real alligators.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.7/5 Goodreads · 178 ratings

40 pages· ~420L

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Bookroo's summary

Gator, a carousel alligator, loves the amusement park's lights and music, but the laughter fades as visitors dwindle. Determined to find joy again, Gator ventures into the unknown, seeking real alligators and the sound of laughter. Will this brave journey lead him to a new home and the happiness he craves? Discover the heartwarming adventure of a modest hero in search of belonging.

From the publisher

A carousel alligator goes on a courageous journey to find a place with real alligators–and a wonderful, familiar sound–in this moving and modest story. Full color.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~420L

Themes & topics

Books about alligators and crocodiles Books about amusement parks Books about social themes Books about merry-go-rounds and carousels

What readers & critics say

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5.0

“Gator provides such a fun, nostalgic tale of leaving home, having an adventure and coming back again, all while helping improve the world for those around you. One of my favorite parts of the story is seeing how, even when Gator is home again and everything seems like they're back to the "good old days," things are really even better than before for Gator's friend Duck.”

The Goodfather

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