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simplymary's review against another edition
3.0
The rhyming is top-notch and the illustrations whimsical, but the story isn't extraordinary.
middle_name_joy's review against another edition
3.0
Hmm. Well. Let's just say, I wouldn't peg Alligator Boy as written by Cynthia Rylant.
This is a story of a boy who no longer wants to be a boy; he wants to be somebody new. So, his aunt sends him an alligator costume and once the boy puts it on, he decides to live "a good green life."
First and foremost, it's a tale of acceptance. The alligator boy looks differently than everyone else, but he attends school and carries on as any child, going on field trips and singing in music class.
Meanwhile, it's also an allegory for young people who do not identify with their gender or otherwise. For one, the initial reaction from the boy's mother is worry, and she calls the doctor, who claims it's normal. Eventually, she comes to love her son in the costume. In addition, the boy never returns to being a boy. He is content to stay an alligator boy.
Either way, it's a story of finding a way to feel completely yourself and lead a full life in the process.
This is a story of a boy who no longer wants to be a boy; he wants to be somebody new. So, his aunt sends him an alligator costume and once the boy puts it on, he decides to live "a good green life."
First and foremost, it's a tale of acceptance. The alligator boy looks differently than everyone else, but he attends school and carries on as any child, going on field trips and singing in music class.
Meanwhile, it's also an allegory for young people who do not identify with their gender or otherwise. For one, the initial reaction from the boy's mother is worry, and she calls the doctor, who claims it's normal. Eventually, she comes to love her son in the costume. In addition, the boy never returns to being a boy. He is content to stay an alligator boy.
Either way, it's a story of finding a way to feel completely yourself and lead a full life in the process.
booksonhermind's review
2.0
The illustration style of Diane Goode was reminiscent of Ginger Pye books so I liked the book right away.
It was a silly, rhyme book about a boy wanting to be n alligator. I honestly thought the ending would be different. I knocked off a star because the boy didn't accept himself for who he is. I guess the message was to accept everyone the way they are and want to dress. I rather an alternative ending but it was still a nice read.
It was a silly, rhyme book about a boy wanting to be n alligator. I honestly thought the ending would be different. I knocked off a star because the boy didn't accept himself for who he is. I guess the message was to accept everyone the way they are and want to dress. I rather an alternative ending but it was still a nice read.
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