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Alan's Big, Scary Teeth
A hilarious picture book for 3-7 year olds, filled with read-aloud fun, from the award-winning Jarvis
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An alligator who snaps, becomes an alligator who th-naps in this hilarious, heart-warming story of making new friends and discovering who you really are.
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WINNER OF THE 2017 V&A BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK AWARD
A CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARD HONOR BOOK
"The witty Jarvis makes all the right moves, drawing Alan’s jungle world with his usual loose, jagged charm." The New York Times
An alligator who snaps, becomes an alligator who th-naps in this hilarious, heart-warming story of making new friends and discovering who you really are.
Meet Alan, an alligator with a secret. Famed for his big, scary teeth, he sneaks into the jungle every day to scare the jungle animals ... “I’m big, scary Alan! Fear my razor-sharp teeth!” But after a long day of scaring, Alan likes nothing better than to run a warm mud bath and take out his false teeth, which nobody knows about! That is, until his teeth go missing. What will Alan do now? Scaring is the only thing he knows how to do! Can he still be scary without them?
A goofy comedy of self-discovery, witty, warm-hearted storytelling and bright graphic art will make this (and Alan!) a firm children’s book favourite.
"Instantly appealing, undeniably hilarious and totally brilliant – there’s really nothing that children won’t love here." Books for Keeps
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Alan's Big, Scary Teeth by Jarvis is celebrated for its humour, vibrant illustrations, and engaging story of self-discovery. The book is praised for its ability to entertain both children and adults, with its energetic scenes and playful narrative. Critics highlight its artistic style, which brings joy and laughter, making it a delightful read-aloud choice.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781406370805
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 February 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jarvis
- Illustrated by Jarvis
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 252.0mm
Height: 278.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Jarvis studied graphic design and previously worked as both a record sleeve designer and an animation director before becoming a children's book illustrator. Alan's Big Scary Teeth is his debut title with Walker. About his picture book inspiration, Jarvis says, "The way I work is always visual. I will have an image or character in mind and I pull a story out of it. I doodle and doodle and doodle until I get it right." Jarvis lives in Manchester with his girlfriend and their cat. Find him on Twitter as @heyimjarvis.
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