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PreS-Gr 2—These "6½ Surprising Stories About 2 Surprising Friends" expand on the bond between child and toy that Willems captured so well in "Knuffle Bunny." In the first tale, the turquoise stuffed alligator, endearingly pictured clutching his tail, anxiously awaits young Amanda's return from the library. When he asks her for a surprise, she delivers expertly, yelling, "BOO!" Though his first attempt to return the favor is an "un-surprising surprise," Alligator follows Amanda's suggestion to put on his Old Thinking Cap—a kind of...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Self-possessed Amanda marches toward the table of contents carrying a sign: "6 ½ Surprising Stories About 2 Surprising Friends." This book is full of surprises (including chapter 2 ½: "An Extra Surprise") for Amanda and her best friend, a blue stuffed alligator. Some surprises are good: "Something tickles,' said Alligator. What tickles?' asked Amanda. I DO!' yelled Alligator." Some are less so, such as when Alligator learns the hard truth that he c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Willems's "6 1/2 Surprising Stories About 2 Surprising Friends" star Amanda and her best friend, a blue stuffed alligator. In s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This entertaining picture book, featuring short chapters and simple sentences that utilize helpful word repetition, will attract prereaders and beginning readers alike. Loosely intertwined, straightforward stories starring appealing characters capture the comforta...Log In or Sign Up to Read More