Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences, perfect for fans of Mo Willems.
Julie Falatko loves, loves, loves to talk about books. She has a
library science degree, is a frequent contributor to the Nerdy Book
Club, was the picture book reviewer for the podcast Brain Burps
About Books from 2011 to 2015, and she started a Little Free
Library in front of her house to share books with neighbors. Julie
lives in Maine with her husband, four children, and big-eared
chiweenie dog. Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This
Book) is her first book. To learn more about Julie, please visit
http-//juliefalatko.com/ or follow her on Twitter
@juliefalatko.
Tim Miller is serious about being funny. He studied Cartooning at
the School of Visual Arts and now works on picture books that are
both playful and absurd. Tim lives in Queens with his cat who did
not ask to be mentioned in this bio. To see more of his artwork,
please visit timmillerillustration.com.
PRAISE FOR SNAPPSY THE ALLIGATOR (DID NOT ASK TO BE IN THIS
BOOK):
"A charming, irreverent tale for independent-minded tots."
—People Magazine
"This is the first book for both Falatko and Miller, and it’s
an excellent one—Falatko’s writing nimbly zigs and zags
around Miller’s bold, goofy cartoons."
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW!
"More than merely meta, Snappsy is clearly a book, if not a
protagonist, with bite."
—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW!
"Falatko’s debut picture book is atruly laugh-out-loud,
mischievous romp, made gleefully goofier by Miller’s
straight-laced, deadpan animalcharacters."
—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW!
"Filled with exploration-worthy detail… overdocumented youngsters
may feel some sympathy for Snappsy, and audiences...will
giggle at his battle with the overexcited narrator."
—BCCB, STARRED REVIEW!
"This clever debut will renew faith in the possibilities
of fourth-wall breaking.”
—The New York Times
"A silly, clever introduction to the idea of the unreliable
narrator.”
—The Boston Globe
"One of the funniest picture books of the year. . . . utterly
irresistible."
—BookPage
"Falatko’s debut book demonstrates the power of storytelling
through words and pictures."
—School Library Journal
"Distinguished by Falatko’s ability to sustain the tension at
length; by Miller’s savory palette... and by the unvoiced
suggestion that when fiction is working well, a character can take
on a life of his or her own."
—Horn Book Magazine
"This one goes to the top of the meta-heap. Snappsy the Alligator
is a wonderful exploration of subjectivity... and a lot of
fun."
—Shelf Awareness
"If a pesky narrator did THAT to ME, I'D bite 'em right on
the—*AHEM* Great job with your creative conflict resolution,
Snappsy!"
—Ame Dyckman, New York Times bestselling author
of Wolfie the Bunny and Boy + Bot
"Adam Rex didn't ask to be on this book either. But despite being a
mean man who generally dislikes debut authors he is a fan of
Snappsy the Alligator."
—Adam Rex, New York Times bestselling author
of Schools First Day of School
"Modern storytelling that never compromises, page after hilarious
page."
—Bob Shea, author of Ballet Cat
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