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There's an Alligator under My Bed (There's Something in My Room Series) Hardcover – Picture Book, March 30, 1987

by Mercer Mayer (Author)
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The nightmare's gone, but what about that alligator? You have to be so careful getting in and out of bed! Maybe a midnight snack to lure him into the garage will do the trick. In this funny and beloved follow-up, Mercer Mayer faces another nighttime fear head-on.
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    32 pages
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    English
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    490L
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    8.75 x 0.35 x 10.81 inches
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    Dial Books
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    March 30, 1987
  9. ISBN-10
    0803703740
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0803703742
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PreSchool-Grade 2 In one or two lines of text per page and large, boldly colored illustrations, Mercer tells the tale of a little boy who is sure that there is an alligator under his bed. Getting no sympathy from his parents who ``never saw it,'' he forms a plan of attack. He leaves a trail of food from his bed through the house to the garage door. He then follows behind as the alligator gobbles up the goodies, fresh vegetables, fruit, and even ``the last piece of pie,'' making its way to the garage. The boy then locks the door. The last page shows the note he leaves for his father, telling him that there's an alligator in the garage and to wake him up ``if you need help.'' Children will relate to this young hero's triumph over normal childhood fears, and they'll love his clever solution to his problem. The book gleams with crisp full-color watercolor illustrations, and the alligator has just the right touch of scariness. The little boy is obviously a child of the 1980s, with his hot wheels tricycle and robot transformer type toys, but the story is timeless. Sure to become as popular as Mayer's There's a Nightmare in My Closet (Dial, 1968) and bound to be a storyhour staple.Patricia Homer, Lowville Acad . , N.Y.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Mercer Mayer is the award-winning author and illustrator of over 300 books for children. He lives in Roxbury, Connecticut.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dial Books; First Edition (March 30, 1987)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0803703740
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0803703742
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 490L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.35 x 10.81 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 865 ratings

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MERCER MAYER began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966, and since that time, he has published over 300 titles. Open almost any of the award-winning author/illustrator’s books, and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters.

“Most of my books are about things that happened to me when I was a little kid,” says Mercer. “Now that I’m a big kid, I write about things that happen now, especially with my own children. They always help remind me of what it was like.”

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mercer Mayer spent his childhood hunting lizards and snakes in the swamps near his home. During his teenage years, he attended the Honolulu Academy of Arts. He later received additional training at the Art Students League in New York City. Upon completion of his studies, he set out with pen and ink to write and illustrate a collection of children’s books, reflecting many of the adventures he experienced as a child.

In 2007, Mr. Mayer was commissioned by Laura Bush to create the artwork used for the National Book Festival held on September 29 on the National Mall. He was an honored guest to the event, giving a demonstration and autographing hundreds of books for fans who attended.

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Customers enjoy this children's book as a bedtime story that makes them laugh. The illustrations receive positive feedback for being cute and colorful, and customers appreciate its readability, with one noting it's excellent for repeated reading aloud. Customers find the book creative and clever.

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72 customers mention "Story quality"72 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this children's book, describing it as a terrific adventure tale that makes both children and adults laugh.

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"...kids if you haven’t read it it’s adorable and the illustrations really entertain young children I would highly recommend it and not just for my own..." Read more

"Such a great book for a kid who loves alligators. This one is a classic, and so cute. One line per page so it is a quick read...." Read more

29 customers mention "Illustrations"29 positive0 negative

Customers love the illustrations in the book, describing them as cute and colorful, with one customer noting they are fun.

"...to be able to have this book for my kids if you haven’t read it it’s adorable and the illustrations really entertain young children I would highly..." Read more

"...One line per page so it is a quick read. The pictures are fun and drawn with enough detail to get my non readers to flip through on their own." Read more

"Cute little book my 2 4 year old boys love it!" Read more

"...It'll be a while before he can appreciate the book, but I thought it was cute and, well, there is a kind of family joke that has to do with..." Read more

12 customers mention "Readability"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it has few words per page suitable for younger kids, and another noting it's excellent for repeated reading aloud.

"...The pictures are fun and drawn with enough detail to get my non readers to flip through on their own." Read more

"...She loved the illustrations and the story, which was surprising as her attention span is very short...." Read more

"...There's a couple of great animated read-aloud books on YouTube (esp the TVGameShow username one with the catchy theme song) I've used a couple times..." Read more

"Very cute book! Mercer Mayer did it again! Only 1-2 sentences per page, so it’s a quick read." Read more

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Customers find the book creative and clever, with one mentioning it's an amazing addition to their classroom.

"...for reading aloud over and over again, retelling, related art/creative writing projects, etc...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars great book, fun.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
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    enjoying reading this…great story and illustrations. highly recommended.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The cutest book ever!
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    This was my son's favorite book growing up. He could recite it by heart at a very young age. My son is 33 yrs old now and when you ask him about his favorite book he always says "There's an Alligator Under my Bed".
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  • S. Holley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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    Great book for young kids
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  • Dmbait
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2019
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    This was my favorite book as a child and I still have my original paperback copy. However now that I have young kids, that poor old paperback wasn’t going to make it through the long haul (31 year old paperback). so I ordered a used library hardback off of Amazon and it’s perfect it’s exactly the same it was in great condition and I’m so glad to be able to have this book for my kids if you haven’t read it it’s adorable and the illustrations really entertain young children I would highly recommend it and not just for my own nostalgia reasons .
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  • Melissa
    5.0 out of 5 stars it deserves 10 ⭐️
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023
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    I read it to my six year old he cracked up. The review box popped up and I asked him how many stars to give it, and he told me ten. I informed him five is the most, and he told me, “fine, five. But it deserves ten.”
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  • Noemi
    5.0 out of 5 stars It’s funny and helps with problem solving
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023
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    My kids laugh and adore this book!
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  • Nibarian
    5.0 out of 5 stars It was a hit!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023
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    My 5 YO grandson got such a kick out of this classic! I got it for him since we evidently have an alligator under our couch that he and his grandfather antagonize regularly! ;) After reading this, he pretended to put food trailing from the couch to the back door! It was definitely a hit!
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  • Mrs. Beam
    5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020
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    Such a great book for a kid who loves alligators. This one is a classic, and so cute. One line per page so it is a quick read. The pictures are fun and drawn with enough detail to get my non readers to flip through on their own.
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  • Mrs M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this as a kid
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2015
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    Loved this as a kid, now my little one loves it too. Fantastic story about a kid who shows some initiative to get rid of the alligator under his bed. Great story and lovely illustrations.
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  • Hale and Hardy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story about problem solving.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2015
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    A delightful little story about a young fellow with a dilemma, and how he solves it for himself (delightful conclusion! :D) Excellent illustrations. Suitable for very young children.
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  • Amit Sapra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Certainly Good.
    Reviewed in India on June 6, 2024
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    Good Quality Product, Nice Story with Pictures.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars J'adore
    Reviewed in France on July 8, 2018
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    Un grand classique qui na rien perdu de son charme malgré les années. Les dessins sont très réalistes, les textes drôles et tendre. Un incontournable!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2016
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    Fantastic Mercer Mayer book
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