Oliver and his Alligator (Schmid, Paul) - Hardcover

Schmid, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1423174372 ISBN 13: 9781423174370

Publisher: Hyperion Book CH, 2013

Synopsis

Oliver is nervous about the first day of school, so he picks up an alligator at the swamp, just in case. And boy, does it come in handy! Whenever anything scares Oliver be it a teacher, a classmate, or the prospect of learning everything the alligator makes the problem go away. Quickly, school becomes much simpler . . . and a little lonely. But Oliver knows just what to do! Paul Schmid’s gentle, funny tale about overcoming first day of school jitters is destined to become a modern classic that fans of Olivia and Kevin Henkes’ books will love.

About this title

About the Author:

Paul Schmid is the author and illustrator of A Pet for Petunia, Petunia Goes Wild, and Hugs from Pearl. In 2010, he was awarded a month-long fellowship with Maurice Sendak. He lives in Seattle, with his wife, Linda and their daughter Anna, but no alligators. Visit him at www.paulschmidbooks.com.

Review:

STARRED REVIEW: "Munch, munch! The simple, spare pastel pencil and digitally colored illustrations masterfully use both white space and the page turn to add to the humor."  --  Kirkus

"Oliver, first seen cradling a toy alligator and staring at an uneaten breakfast, dreads the first day of school. He "felt his brave wasn't nearly as big as he needed it to be,"... Schmid focuses on how a child uses imagination to devour, and finally to conquer, a fear of socializing."  --  Publishers Weekly

"The pink-cheeked little boy and his classmates are simply sketched but brimming with individuality. Young readers who are about to begin school will identify with the hero of this quirky story."  -- School Library Journal

"Readers will identify with Oliver's fears and eat up Schmid's adorable pastel illustrations."  --  Chosen to be #7 of the 'Top 10' in the American Booksellers Association Summer 2013 Kids' Indie Next List

"Schmid gives a standard tale a new twist... A comfortable story to help ease young readers with their own transitions." -- Booklist

About this edition

• Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1423174372
• ISBN 13: 9781423174370
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Schmid Paul