Why Alligator Hates Dog

by J.J. Reneaux

Book Overview

In the Cajun country of Louisiana, Alligator is king of the swamps king to everyone that is, except sassy old Dog. Storyteller J.J. Reneaux's musical rendering of this old folktale explains how the feud between Alligator and Dog got started in the first place. When Alligator finally corners Dog in his swamphole, he falls for the oldest trick in the book. Next time, he promises, he'll get that Dog for sure. But will he?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874834120
• ISBN13: 9780874834123
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: August House Publishers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.9" x 11.6"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Great Book.

Although, I usually avoid children's books, which use the word "hate," this really is a charming little book that greatly amuses my daughter.