HOORAY FOR AMANDA & HER ALLIGATOR!

Willems, Mo

ISBN 10: 006200400X / ISBN 13: 9780062004000

Published by Balzer + Bray, New York, 2011

Signed first printing of this collection of six-and-a-half stories about the charming adventures of AMANDA and her stuffed toy ALLIGATOR. Mo Willems's art is minimalistic and expressive, hilarious and earnest. He began his career as a writer and animator for SESAME STREET, for which he earned six Emmy Awards his successful shift into children's literature is not surprising. Willems's picture books have earned three Caldecott Honors, two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals, and he was named the Kennedy Center's first educational artist-in-residence in 2019. 8'' x 10.5''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped (unpriced) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. 70 pages. Signed by Willems to copyright page with original drawing of the ALLIGATOR. Jacket with a hint of edgewear. Clean and bright. Seller Inventory # 45491

Synopsis:

6½ stories about 2 surprising friends.

Having a stuffed alligator for a best friend can be surprising.

Sometimes Amanda surprises her alligator with books. Sometimes Alligator surprises Amanda by eating them.

But what happens when Amanda brings home a special—and not entirely welcome—surprise? The result might be unexpected indeed.

Beloved author-illustrator Mo Willems has created a funny and tender portrait of friendship that readers of any age will love.

About the Author:

Mo Willems is all about letting imaginations run wild. He is the beloved artist and author behind #1 NYT bestselling and Caldecott Honors–awarded picture books like Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and the Knuffle Bunny series as well as his celebrated Elephant & Piggie early reader series. In addition to his Caldecott Honors, he garnered six Emmy Awards for his writing on Sesame Street, where he began his remarkable career. In 2023, Mo cofounded the Hidden Pigeon Company to extend the reach of his beloved characters and stories across multiple platforms. Mo Willems is a former child.

Bibliographic Details

Title: HOORAY FOR AMANDA & HER ALLIGATOR!
Publisher: Balzer + Bray, New York
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Willems, Mo
Condition: Fine in near fine dust jacket.
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition