We Don't Eat Our Neighbors

Written & illustrated by Daniel J. Mahoney

An alligator struggles to resist eating his human neighbors. Can he fit in without biting off more than he can chew?

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40 pages· 999 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Herbert Alligator's family moves from the swamp to a lively town, but his appetite for human neighbors causes chaos. While his sister Libby is eager to make friends, Herbert's hunger poses a problem. As the neighborhood grows wary, can Herbert find a way to fit in without giving up his true nature? With his mom's guidance, he might just discover a surprising solution. Dive into this hilarious tale of fitting in and finding happiness in unexpected places.

From the publisher

In this laugh-out-loud picture book perfect for fans of Lyle the Crocodile and Dragons Love Tacos, an alligator family runs into trouble when their son can’t seem to curb his appetite for their new human neighbors. After Libby and Herbert Alligator’s mom lands her dream job as a pastry chef, the family is moving on up out of the slimy swamp and into a bustling town filled with houses, restaurants, schools . . . and people. Libby can’t wait to meet the new neighbors. Herbert can’t wait to eat them. And that’s not okay with the folks in the neighborhood, who most certainly do not want to become alligator food. Is there a way for Herbert to fit in while remaining true to who he really is? With a little help from his mom, maybe he can have his friends . . . and eat them, too. From author-illustrator Daniel J. Mahoney, We Don’t Eat Our Neighbors is a witty, heartfelt story about family, fitting in, and finding happiness in a new community.

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