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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
By Jarvis
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Alan's Big, Scary Teeth by Jarvis is a delightful children's book about Alan the alligator, who prides himself on scaring the other animals with his big, shiny teeth. However, a hilarious twist reveals Alan's secret, teaching him valuable lessons about identity and friendships. Filled with humour and charm, the story emphasises the importance of honesty and self-acceptance.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love vibrant illustrations and humorous stories. It's perfect for those who appreciate a tale of self-discovery, mischief, and the power of friendship, all depicted with a colourful and fun narrative that's bound to capture the imagination of young readers.

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Alan's Big, Scary Teeth

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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

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

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jarvis

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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