{"product_id":"snappsy-the-alligator-did-not-ask-to-be-in-this-book-isbn-9780451469458","title":"Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)","description":"Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to the grocery store ... or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy innocently shopping for a party ... or is he OBSESSED with snack foods that start with the letter P? What's the truth? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSnappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)\u003c\/i\u003e is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences, perfect for fans of Mo Willems.\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eSNAPPSY THE ALLIGATOR (DID NOT ASK TO BE IN THIS BOOK)\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003echarming, irreverent tale\u003c\/b\u003e for independent-minded tots.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePeople Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the first book for both Falatko and Miller, and it’s an \u003cb\u003eexcellent\u003c\/b\u003e one—Falatko’s writing nimbly zigs and zags around Miller’s bold, goofy cartoons.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED REVIEW!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"More than merely meta, Snappsy is clearly \u003cb\u003ea book, if not a protagonist, with bite\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED REVIEW! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Falatko’s debut picture book is atruly \u003cb\u003elaugh-out-loud, mischievous romp\u003c\/b\u003e, made gleefully goofier by Miller’s straight-laced, deadpan animalcharacters.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED REVIEW! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Filled with exploration-worthy detail… overdocumented youngsters may feel some sympathy for Snappsy, and \u003cb\u003eaudiences...will giggle \u003c\/b\u003eat his battle with the overexcited narrator.\"\u003cbr\u003e—BCCB, STARRED REVIEW!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This \u003cb\u003eclever debut\u003c\/b\u003e will renew faith in the possibilities of fourth-wall breaking.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003esilly, clever\u003c\/b\u003e introduction to the idea of the unreliable narrator.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the funniest picture books of the year. . . . \u003cb\u003eutterly irresistible\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003cbr\u003e—BookPage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Falatko’s debut book demonstrates the power of storytelling through words and pictures.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This one goes to the top of the meta-heap. Snappsy the Alligator is a wonderful exploration of subjectivity... and a lot of fun.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Shelf Awareness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If a pesky narrator did THAT to ME, I'D bite 'em right on the—*AHEM* Great job with your creative conflict resolution, Snappsy!\"\u003cbr\u003e—Ame Dyckman, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWolfie the Bunny\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBoy + Bot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Adam Rex, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSchools First Day of School\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Modern storytelling that never compromises, page after hilarious page.\" \u003cbr\u003e—Bob Shea, author of \u003ci\u003eBallet Cat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulie Falatko\u003c\/b\u003e loves, loves, loves to talk about books. She has a library science degree, is a frequent contributor to the Nerdy Book Club, was the picture book reviewer for the podcast Brain Burps About Books from 2011 to 2015, and she started a Little Free Library in front of her house to share books with neighbors. Julie lives in Maine with her husband, four children, and big-eared chiweenie dog. \u003ci\u003eSnappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)\u003c\/i\u003e is her first book. To learn more about Julie, please visit http:\/\/juliefalatko.com\/ or follow her on Twitter @juliefalatko.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Miller\u003c\/b\u003e is serious about being funny. He studied Cartooning at the School of Visual Arts and now works on picture books that are both playful \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e absurd. Tim lives in Queens with his cat who did not ask to be mentioned in this bio. To see more of his artwork, please visit timmillerillustration.com.","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233559851237,"sku":"NP9780451469458","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780451469458.jpg?v=1767736820","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/snappsy-the-alligator-did-not-ask-to-be-in-this-book-isbn-9780451469458","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}