Books published by publisher Alligator

great book to teach kids !!! book presents highly detailed and vividly illustrated scenes on 9x11-inch pages Children ages 4 to 7 can search 10 colorful, action-packed scenes for dozens of hidden characters and objects, learning about different kinds of music along the way. Children can have fun and develop their powers of observation with this beautifully illustrated picture book.

Sam McDonnell isn't like the other kids in school. She is bold and speaks her mind, much to the disappointment of those living in her small, west Texas town. But Sam isn't troubled by the living. A mysterious netherworld, filled with strange visitors and peculiar creatures, has crept from her dreams and shaken her reality. Sam does her best to ignore these supernatural happenings, but when tragedy strikes, she is forced to face what she cannot comprehend. Meanwhile, Sam hits it off with the new boy at school, but is he a new friend or a manifestation of something more troubling? Sam & Skully is an engaging chapter book that blends a suspenseful, mystery-driven and socially-relevant plot, strong and independent characters, and a ghost story based on ancient North American cultures and mythology. With its setting in the borderlands of Texas and the ancient ruins of Mexico, this novel is a thrilling and entertaining tale that appeals to a reader's sense of adventure, while its sensitive treatment of immigration issues encourages both young and old to think about and discuss an important topic of our day.