Interest Level: Ages 3 to 7
Genre: Picture Book
Subjects/Themes: Alligators, Camping, Pancakes, County Fairs, Married Couple
Plot: Mr. and Mrs. Green, a couple of alligators, have some fun and plan a camping trip. Mr. Green has never been camping before and starts to worry about being so far from home. As they follow their map around the neighborhood Mr. Green's finds that he's not worried anymore because they end up camping in their backyard. In another story, Mr. Green decides to eat 100 pancakes which Mrs. Green makes for him. When it seems that Mr. Green won't be able to eat the last one and reach his goal, Mrs. Green offers support by making a special star pancake. Mr. Green and Mrs. Green go to the county fair and enter the painting and flower contest. They end up winning the contest, enjoying the fair, and riding the ferris wheel.
Personal Thoughts: A cute story about two alligators who care about one another. Mr. and Mrs. Green help one another with their fears, fun, and projects. Mrs. Green helps Mr. Green experience his first camping trip in a safe and fun manner. Mrs. Green cheers on Mr. Green as he attempts to eat 100 pancakes. They both compliment one anothers county fair projects. A sweet story that has themes about support and caring for one another.
Author's Website: Keith Baker's Website
Other Books by the Author: Quack and Count (1999); Hickory Dickory Dock (2007); LMNO Peas [My Review] (2010)
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