Being visibly different from the others at school can pose a serious challenge to a young child eager to fit in and make friends. Follow a fun-loving alligator's adventure at a human's school in Alli the Alligator, debut children's book by award-winning author Cindy Miller. Enter to win a hardcover copy!
My Review:
Revolving around an adorable alligator with a big heart, Alli the Alligator tells an imaginative and uplifting tale about faith, family, friendship, belonging, kindness, forgiveness, bravery and acceptance of differences.
Alli is the youngest in the happy Gator family. She becomes so charmed by children playing outside her home that she makes up her mind to go to school. But being the first and only alligator at Swamp Elementary turns out to be tough. Instead of having fun and new friends, she gets isolated, ridiculed and bullied. Will she give up and quit?
Through lovable characters and colorful pictures, the story gently promotes Christian values, encouraging children to be kind, open-minded, and aware of their special purpose in life. Alli sets a positive example of recovering from hurt feelings, forgiving those who have been unkind, and earning respect and recognition through bravery and kindness. Her experience inspires young readers to embrace their uniqueness as a strength and stay true to their kind heart no matter how others behave.
The book's playful artwork portrays Alli and her family as agreeable, considerate and caring creatures that children can feel close to. As for the human characters, the illustrator takes care to include children of different skin colors, genders, and ethnic origins. Full of color, action, expression and vitality, the pictures make it easy to get fully immersed in the thought-provoking story.
Written with love and compassion, Alli the Alligator is an accessible and meaningful read that imparts important life lessons relevant to everyone.
About the Book:
Ages: 4–7 | 32 Pages
Publisher: BookLogix (2026) | ISBN-13: 978-1-6653-1069-7
What happens when being different makes you feel like you don't belong? Alli Gator loves swimming and playing along the banks of the Rumbly River with her family. When she discovers children nearby, she dreams of going to school just like they do. But being the only alligator in a classroom full of children isn't easy. On her first day at Swamp Elementary, the other students stare, whisper, and laugh. Just when Alli begins to lose confidence, an unexpected moment reveals her bravery and kindness—and shows everyone that differences can be a gift.
Purchase links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop.org
About the Author:
Cindy Miller is a first-time children's book author from Columbus, Georgia. A proud graduate of the University of Georgia, Cindy has long been passionate about the social and emotional well-being of both children and senior adults. With Alli the Alligator, she brings that passion to the page in a heartwarming story about courage, kindness, and finding where you belong.
To learn more, visit allithealligatorbook.com.
One lucky winner will receive a hardcover copy of Alli the Alligator!
Giveaway ends 6/12. Open to US 18+ only. Please click on the image below to access the entry form. Good luck!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Cindy Miller in partnership with The Children's Book Review. All views and opinions expressed are my own. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.
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