Snappsy the Alligator and his Best Friend Forever! (Probably), by Julie Falatko

Everyone’s favorite pesky chicken and aggravated alligator are back! If your kids roared with laughter over Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to be in This Book), then I have absolutely no doubt they will adore the sequel, Snappsy the Alligator and his Best Friend Forever! (Probably), by Julie Falatko and illustrated by Tim Miller, even more.  In this sequel, Snappsy is grumpier than ever and the chicken is as bothersome as ever.  The result? Your kids will be in stitches. I promise.

In Snappsy the Alligator and his Best Friend Forever! (Probably), a pesky chicken is determined to convince Snappsy that the two animals are – you guessed it –  best friends forever. The chicken, who we come to learn is named Bert, has a slight tendency to exaggerate — both about Snappsy’s stellar achievements and the status of the animals’ relationship.  When Bert decides its high time to plan for their Best Friends Sleepover, it takes some pretty heavy convincing to get Snappsy to cooperate. Why? Snappsy, of course, much prefers quiet evenings by himself.  But once he finally gets Bert to leave him alone, Snappsy decides that maybe, just maybe, his solitude isn’t so much fun after all.

Talk about determination! I love that pesky Bert.  I love his wild imagination, his devotion to Snappsy, and how he recognizes that Snappsy needs a friend before Snappsy even realizes it himself.  But most of all, I love Bert’s staunch commitment to his goal.  He will befriend that cantankerous alligator! Both Snappsy books, with their vibrant cartoon art and word bubbles, make for rollicking read alouds.  Whether it’s one adult reading, or two kids acting out these hilarious and expressive characters, Snappsy the Alligator and His Best Friend Forever! (Probably) is sure to be as big a hit as the first book, if not even bigger.  One thing is for sure — while Snappsy and Bert may struggle to find their rhythm, Falatko and Miller have their dynamic down pat.  What a duo this team is! We can’t wait to see what they have in store for us next. Two trunks up!

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