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_d_o_r_k_'s review
2.0
David Harbour read this book to me, and it was okay. Lol. I wouldn't read it again, even if it were to a child.
saragrochowski's review
5.0
If you're looking for a book kids and parents will find equally amusing, this is it! I wouldn't be surprised if this Snappsy gains the same kind of following as The Day the Crayons Quit. The illustrations and voice reminded me of one Henry Goes West by Robert Quackenbush, which was a personal favorite when I was growing up. Not only is Snappsy a hilarious and engaging story, it provides a great example of voice, narration, and storytelling!
spellingbat's review
5.0
The narrator interacts with the protagonist, sometimes in friendly ways, sometimes not.
Younger kids might like this, grade-school ages will really get the humor.
Younger kids might like this, grade-school ages will really get the humor.
jmshirtz's review
5.0
What a fun idea for a book! I made sure to read the narrator's part in a movie trailer voiceover voice and Berry thought it was hilarious (and so did I. Ha!). This one is bound to be a favorite this year!
cweichel's review against another edition
5.0
This book is so much fun!
Snappsy the Alligator is just trying to live his ordinary life, when a pesky narrator shows up to describe, exaggerate, and embellish everything he does. Snappsy takes umbrage and tries to defend himself by revealing the truth in his behavior.
This story will be a hoot to just read out loud, but it can be read on other levels as well. I would love to use it as part of a critical literacy session and unpack it with a group of older readers. We would examine how the narrator has used language to stereotype Snappsy and manipulate our feelings towards him. It would be very interesting to see the kinds of connections we can make to our real lives.
Snappsy the Alligator is just trying to live his ordinary life, when a pesky narrator shows up to describe, exaggerate, and embellish everything he does. Snappsy takes umbrage and tries to defend himself by revealing the truth in his behavior.
This story will be a hoot to just read out loud, but it can be read on other levels as well. I would love to use it as part of a critical literacy session and unpack it with a group of older readers. We would examine how the narrator has used language to stereotype Snappsy and manipulate our feelings towards him. It would be very interesting to see the kinds of connections we can make to our real lives.
tinothy's review against another edition
3.0
Breaking the third wall with this funny alligator getting ready for a party
mortiffa's review against another edition
5.0
Think I appreciated this one more than the kiddos did, but they really enjoyed it!
librarianryan's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.0
Snappsy the alligator interacts with the narrator of the story. The narrator is kind of annoying. He is always wanting Snappsy to make things better, be more entertaining, etc. This book is cute, but not cute enough to out live my annoyance.