In keeping with my new-found resolution to only do children’s stories that my family loved for at least a year, I heartily recommend There’s an Alligator Under My Bed. Mercer Mayer who has written over 300 children’s books does a really lovely job with this one. I am 95% sure by the way this is written that Mr. Mayer is very young at heart!
This one is about problem solving. The little boy in question imagines that there is an alligator under his bed, and, of course, his parents will not believe him when tells them that he can’t sleep because the alligator is there. And then the problem solving begins.
This one is about problem solving. The little boy in question imagines that there is an alligator under his bed, and, of course, his parents will not believe him when tells them that he can’t sleep because the alligator is there. And then the problem solving begins.
The boy decides he is going to trap the alligator. He goes to the fridge to get alligator bait and makes a trail with the food. The trail starts in his room and ends in the garage. The alligator cooperates when he sees all the delicious things the little boy has left out for him. He tumbles down the hallway, downstairs, and out the garage door. Once the alligator is in the garage he slams the door and locks it. He goes back to bed because now he can sleep!
Lying in bed, it occurs to the little boy that he really needs to tell his Dad about the alligator. The next page has the cute spread and three hand-written notes. “DEAR DAD THERE IS AN ALLIGATOR IN THE GURAGGE GARAGE. IF YOU NEED HELP WAKE ME UP”, “WARNING” with a backwards G, and “BE CAREFUL”.
I absolutely loved this story since I have boys. The other two reasons are that it truly is a great story, and it provides of an example of how little people can problem solve through their own challenges in life! I am sure the boy, Mercer Mayer, got a great night of sleep!
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