The best in the world

Derek Anderson, 1969-

Book - 2022

"Ally asks Croc to help him remove his spots. After that, Ally gets ready for anything that could possibly happen that day. Finally, Croc helps Ally figure out what he is the best at being"--

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Subjects
Genres
Picture books
Animal fiction
Readers (Publications)
Published
New York : Penguin Workshop 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
Derek Anderson, 1969- (author)
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Audience
Ages 5-7.
ISBN
9780593387610
9780593387627
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Review by Kirkus Book Review

In three sweet, funny stories, a calm crocodile and an excitable alligator complement each other perfectly. In "Ally Has Spots," Ally the gator is upset to discover they have orange spots and further dismayed when Croc delivers the news that they will not wash off: "They are part of you." To make Ally feel better, Croc agrees to be painted with orange spots to match Ally. In "Ally Is Ready!" Ally is outfitted in a suit of armor, armed with an umbrella and a flashlight, and claims to be ready for anything, but when Croc heads off for lunch, Ally throws off the gear and follows. Finally, in "The Best in the World," Ally, inspired by a video of a high-jumping frog, longs to be the best at something. Ally fails at everything they try--except, Croc counters, "being Ally." These two have the vibe of some of the best early reader duos; like Frog and Toad or Elephant and Piggie, they have deep affection for each other and support each other's efforts, as silly as they may seem. Ally is lively and emotional, while Croc is steady and philosophical, gently delivering lessons to a receptive Ally--and the reader, too. The cartoonish figures in slightly different shades of green (again, like Frog and Toad) display facial expressions and body language that will help early readers make sense of their dialogue, and the humor stands up to rereading. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A delightful tale of friendship. (Early reader. 6-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.