Alligator Pie

by Dennis Lee, Sandy Nichols (Illustrator)

Overview

A slice of Alligator Pie—sized for little ones! One of the best loved Canadian poems of all time, “Alligator Pie” established Dennis Lee’s reputation as “Canada’s Father Goose” when it appeared in his classic poetry collection of the same name in 1974. Now Lee's timeless rhyme is paired with striking artwork by Sandy Nichols, winner of a nationwide competition to find the perfect illustrator for the iconic poem. This special 40th anniversary edition will stand up to re-readings for years to come and is a must-have for every baby and preschooler's library.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781443442152
Publisher:	HarperCollins Canada
Publication date:	10/28/2014
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	13
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	3 Months to 4 Years

About the Author

DENNIS LEE is Toronto’s first Poet Laureate, an Officer of the Order of Canada and the author of timeless children’s collections such as Alligator Pie, Garbage Delight, Jelly Belly, Bubblegum Delicious and The Ice Cream Store. He has received many honours for his body of work, including the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children’s Literature. He is also an acclaimed writer of poetry for adults. His work is anthologized and read around the world.

Editorial Reviews

Here is the book that put Canadian children’s literature on the map.” — Literary Review of Canada

“Lee’s poetry delights in musical rhythms and easy rhymes that even the youngest book-lovers will enjoy. These are sure to be a popular offering.” — Winnipeg Free Press

From the Publisher

Lee’s poetry delights in musical rhythms and easy rhymes that even the youngest book-lovers will enjoy. These are sure to be a popular offering.

Winnipeg Free Press

Here is the book that put Canadian children’s literature on the map.

Literary Review of Canada