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Alligator Pie

by Dennis Lee
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Kids' poetry in playful language and rhythm.

Alligator Pie is a delightful book of poems that is perfect for children who enjoy funny and silly rhymes. Dennis Lee's use of playful language and rhythm creates a lively and engaging atmosphere that would keep any young reader entertained. One unique and charming feature of this book is how each poem is accompanied by wonderful illustrations that beautifully capture the essence of the poem.

  • CLA Book of the Year for Children Award (1975)
  • IODE Jean Throop Award (1974)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Alligator Pie

by Dennis Lee
Save up to 44%
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Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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ISBN: 9781552635544
Authors: Dennis Lee
Publisher: Key Porter Kids
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Nursery Rhymes, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Poetry, Classics, Picture Books, Animals, Storytime
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 1455 readers)

Description

“You can almost hear the skipping rope slapping the sidewalk,” wrote Margaret Laurence of Dennis Lee’s timeless poetry collection Alligator Pie. One of the first illustrated books published about Canadian children and featuring Canadian place names, Alligator Pie established Dennis Lee’s reputation as “Canada’s Father Goose” and has sold more than half a million copies since its publication in 1974.This classic edition, featuring Frank Newfeld’s instantly recognizable original illustrations and book design, includes childhood favorites such as “Willoughby Wallaby Woo,” “Wiggle to the Laundromat,” and “Skyscraper.”
 

Kids' poetry in playful language and rhythm.

Alligator Pie is a delightful book of poems that is perfect for children who enjoy funny and silly rhymes. Dennis Lee's use of playful language and rhythm creates a lively and engaging atmosphere that would keep any young reader entertained. One unique and charming feature of this book is how each poem is accompanied by wonderful illustrations that beautifully capture the essence of the poem.

  • CLA Book of the Year for Children Award (1975)
  • IODE Jean Throop Award (1974)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.