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    Exca-Gator!

    Author Brooke Hartman
    Illustrated by Michael Slack
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    Penguin Young Readers | Flamingo Books
    On sale Feb 17, 2026 | 40 Pages | 9780593693353
    Preschool - 2
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    He's an alligator . . . he operates an excavator . . . he is EXCA-GATOR!

    An adorable picture book perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Crocodiles Need Kisses Too!

    In the deepest jungle swamp,
    Where the beasties howl and stomp,
    From a little swamp home door,
    Comes a mighty gator ROAR!

    Exca-Gator is so excited for a new day of building and constructing with all of his buds! He may be even a little too excited, when he overestimates his abilities and causes a big old construction site mess. Can Exca-Gator make things right with his friends and save the day?

    Told in rhythmic bouncing rhyme from Brooke Hartman and with gorgeous playful art from prolific picture book illustrator Michael Slack, this book is a can't-miss pick for any young readers who love books about construction vehicles and adorable animals.
    Brooke Hartman View titles by Brooke Hartman
    MICHAEL SLACK is an artist, illustrator, character designer, and award-winning app designer. He has illustrated many funny picture books, including Kitties On Dinosaurs, which he also authored, and Nugget & Fang by Tammi Sauer. He lives with his family in the San Francisco Bay Area. View titles by Michael Slack
    An Amazon Best Book of the Month!

    "A satisfying tale that will have readers building up self-control and tearing down overzealousness."--Kirkus Reviews

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    He's an alligator . . . he operates an excavator . . . he is EXCA-GATOR!

    An adorable picture book perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Crocodiles Need Kisses Too!

    In the deepest jungle swamp,
    Where the beasties howl and stomp,
    From a little swamp home door,
    Comes a mighty gator ROAR!

    Exca-Gator is so excited for a new day of building and constructing with all of his buds! He may be even a little too excited, when he overestimates his abilities and causes a big old construction site mess. Can Exca-Gator make things right with his friends and save the day?

    Told in rhythmic bouncing rhyme from Brooke Hartman and with gorgeous playful art from prolific picture book illustrator Michael Slack, this book is a can't-miss pick for any young readers who love books about construction vehicles and adorable animals.

    Author

    Brooke Hartman View titles by Brooke Hartman
    MICHAEL SLACK is an artist, illustrator, character designer, and award-winning app designer. He has illustrated many funny picture books, including Kitties On Dinosaurs, which he also authored, and Nugget & Fang by Tammi Sauer. He lives with his family in the San Francisco Bay Area. View titles by Michael Slack

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    An Amazon Best Book of the Month!

    "A satisfying tale that will have readers building up self-control and tearing down overzealousness."--Kirkus Reviews

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