Book #1
Alligators All Around
Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak
4 - 7
Reading
age
32
Page
count
Jan 1, 1962
Publication
date
Paperback
$7.95
$7.59
Summary
From alligators all around to zippity zound, from entertaining elephants to throwing tantrums, the antics of these alligators have made reciting the alphabet fun for over fifty years!
Now in a larger, 5 x 7 trim size, Alligators All Around will continue to make children giggle while learning their ABCs.
This beloved classic from Maurice Sendak has helped introduce the alphabet to generations of children. This edition is perfect for lap sharing and as a baby shower gift.
The Nutshell Library Series
5 books
| Year | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Alligators All Around | 32 |
| 1962 | Chicken Soup with Rice | 32 |
| 1962 | Pierre | 38 |
| 1962 | One Was Johnny | 46 |
| Chicken Soup with Rice | 32 |
The Creative Behind the Books
Author & Illustrator
Maurice Sendak was born June 10, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY. He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are. In 1970 he received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration, and he remains the only American ever awarded this honor. In 1983, Sendak received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association, given in recognition of his entire body of work. He also received a 1996 National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution of arts in America. He illustrated over 80 books. He died May 8, 2012.
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