A slice of Alligator Pie—sized for little ones! One of the best loved Canadian poems of all time, “Alligator Pie” established Dennis Lee’s reputation as “Canada’s Father Goose” when it appeared in his classic poetry collection of the same name in 1974. Now Lee's timeless rhyme is paired with striking artwork by Sandy Nichols, winner of a nationwide competition to find the perfect illustrator for the iconic poem. This special 40th anniversary edition will stand up to re-readings for years to come and is a must-have for every baby and preschooler's library.
One of the best loved Canadian poems of all time, “Alligator Pie” established Dennis Lee’s reputation as “Canada’s Father Goose” when it appeared in his classic poetry collection of the same name in 1974.
Two alligators consider dividing their pie into halves, thirds, fourths, eighths, and hundredths.
Alligator Stew: Favourite Poems
An illustrated collection of humorous poems on a variety of topics.
Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story.
The vivid illustrations by Juan Wijngaard (winner of the 1981 Mother Goose Award) reveal wonders as readers follow the characters throughout the book and stumble upon new and fascinating visual treasures.
This edition features winsome artwork by Sandy Nichols, who previously paired with Dennis Lee to create the bestseller Alligator Pie, and is a staple item for every toddler's bookshelf.
"It's funny immediately."—The Seattle Post-Intelligencer "Dorros [has] a genuine, offhand comic talent."—Kirkus Reviews "In this zany story, the surprise ending carries an artfully-hidden message."—The Weekly Washington
"More Than Poutine" is written by an expat Canadian.
A determined alligator named Alfie takes his friends on a journey to find the largest numbers.