Overview

Walker Books – Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth (Board Book – Jarvis)

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.

The Winner of the 2017 V&A Best Illustrated Book Award

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 now in baby-friendly board book format, warm-hearted storytelling and bright graphic art have made Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth an award-winning children’s favourite.

Review:

“A chomping charmer of a story filled to the brim with giggles.” – Baby London

Board Book: 32 pages

ISBN: 9781406381504

Dimensions: 18 x 1.5 x 16 cm

Written & Illustrated by: Sean Taylor

About the Author:

Jarvis studied graphic design and previously worked as a record sleeve designer, website designer and an animation director before becoming a children’s book illustrator. His other books with Walker include Mrs Mole, I’m Home! and Pick a Pine Tree, written by Patricia Toht. Jarvis lives in Manchester with his wife and their dog and cat.