{"product_id":"snappsy-the-alligator-did-not-ask-to-be-in-this-book","title":"Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Falatko, Julie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e VIKING\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e Illustrated\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMELIA PUBLISHING SERVICES\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Illustrated\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Of Pages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 02-02-2016\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e Product Description      \u003cbr\u003e\nSnappsy 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\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSnappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences, perfect for fans of Mo Willems.\u003cbr\u003e\n      Review      \u003cbr\u003e\nPRAISE FOR SNAPPSY THE ALLIGATOR (DID NOT ASK TO BE IN THIS BOOK): \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"A\u003cbr\u003e\ncharming, irreverent tale for independent-minded tots.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n—\u003cbr\u003e\nPeople Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"This is the first book for both Falatko and Miller, and it’s an \u003cbr\u003e\nexcellent one—Falatko’s writing nimbly zigs and zags around Miller’s bold, goofy cartoons.\" \u003cbr\u003e\n—\u003cbr\u003e\nPublishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"More than merely meta, Snappsy is clearly \u003cbr\u003e\na book, if not a protagonist, with bite.\" \u003cbr\u003e\n—\u003cbr\u003e\nKirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW! \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Falatko’s debut picture book is atruly \u003cbr\u003e\nlaugh-out-loud, mischievous romp, made gleefully goofier by Miller’s straight-laced, deadpan animalcharacters.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n—\u003cbr\u003e\nBooklist, STARRED REVIEW! \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Filled with exploration-worthy detail… overdocumented youngsters may feel some sympathy for Snappsy, and \u003cbr\u003e\naudiences...will giggle at his battle with the overexcited narrator.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n—BCCB, STARRED REVIEW!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"This \u003cbr\u003e\nclever debut will renew faith in the possibilities of fourth-wall breaking.”\u003cbr\u003e\n—\u003cbr\u003e\nThe New York Times \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"A\u003cbr\u003e\nsilly, clever introduction to the idea of the unreliable narrator.”\u003cbr\u003e\n—\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Boston Globe \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"One of the funniest picture books of the year. . . . \u003cbr\u003e\nutterly irresistible.\" \u003cbr\u003e\n—BookPage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Falatko’s debut book demonstrates the power of storytelling through words and pictures.\" \u003cbr\u003e\n—\u003cbr\u003e\nSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"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\n—\u003cbr\u003e\nHorn Book Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"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\n—Shelf Awareness\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"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\n—Ame Dyckman, \u003cbr\u003e\nNew York Times bestselling author of \u003cbr\u003e\nWolfie the Bunny and \u003cbr\u003e\nBoy + Bot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"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\n—Adam Rex, \u003cbr\u003e\nNew York Times bestselling author of \u003cbr\u003e\nSchools First Day of School\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Modern storytelling that never compromises, page after hilarious page.\" \u003cbr\u003e\n—Bob Shea, author of \u003cbr\u003e\nBallet Cat\u003cbr\u003e\n      About the Author      \u003cbr\u003e\nJulie Falatko 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nSnappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is her first book. To learn more about Julie, please visit http:\/\/juliefalatko.com\/ or follow her on Twitter @juliefalatko.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTim Miller is serious about being funny. He studied Cartooning at the School of Visual Arts and now works on picture books that are both playful\u003cbr\u003e\nand absurd. Tim lives in Queens with his cat who did not ask to be mentioned in this bio. 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