If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't! (Magnolia Says DON'T!, 1)

My grandchildren loved it.

Cute book

I bought this a few years ago when my now 11 year old was a preschooler. He thought it was hilarious. Fast forward to now and my five year old who loves it just as much as his older brother did. Highly recommend this for a light hearted read.

My grandkids really liked this funny book.

By now, of course, you’ll wish you’d brought a hollow stick or a bird’s nest or some sparkly rocks for show-and-tell instead of an alligator. By now, you’d rather have some dirt than an alligator. IF YOU EVER WANT TO BRING AN ALLIGATOR TO SCHOOL, DON’T!Magnolia and her alligator never get old. That’s because their creator, Elise Parsley, made them so darn funny. As you turn the pages, follow the paper airplane; admire the colors, textures, and shadowing; read the names on the lockers and the facts on the blackboard; notice the classroom diversity, giggle at the alligator’s shenanigans; and count Magnolia’s teeth. You might accidentally learn something. I sure did.Like the paint on page thirteen, Parsley mixes humor, mischief, and a dangerous supporting character with the universal school theme and stirs it to a satisfying circular end. Haven’t we all experienced the anxiety of show-and-tell? Haven’t we all feared that teacher?Everything you see is a part of Parsley’s charming life and imagination--even the complementary font. And that’s why I'm sure you’ll love this book.Anyone who disagrees deserves three checks by their name and an underline.~ Anna

Bought this for a young nephew as a Christmas gift. He lives in another state but his mom says he's obsessed with this book. I don't know if that's true or if she was just being nice, but either way it's good to hear. I read it before wrapping it up, and thought it was cute and fun.

My daughter loves this book!

Story: 5 out of 5 starsArtwork: 5 out of 5 starsCharacters: 5 out of 5 starsThe artwork and the writing of this book brings the characters to life. Any child, no matter what age, will enjoy seeing the hilarious antics of the alligator and the panicked responses of poor Magnolia who just wants to get to show and tell without her poor choice of a subject eating any of her classmates. Magnolia herself is very relatable for any young child in school who is just trying their best to stay out of trouble but can't quite seem to manage it--especially when the "pet" alligator is determined to make that dream impossible!The book is endearing, funny, and makes you want to read it again and again. I will definitely have to check out other books by Elise Parsley because I know my seven-year-old niece and eight-year-old nephew will love this book!

I’m a grade 1-2 teacher and my kids LOVEDDD this book.my 4 year old also loved it too. Funny and cute!

Bel ouvrage, belles illustrations et histoire rigolote!

Perfect for the toddler who is obsessed with Alligators and Crocodiles.

Gift...very good book

Kids like this book.