Books like Alligator pie by Lee, Dennis
Dennis Lee’s *Alligator *Pie* gathers thirty‑seven humorous and nonsensical poems that delight young readers with their playful language and imaginative scenarios. Each verse, from “Thinking In Bed” to “On Tuesdays I Polish My Uncle” and “Billy Batter,” invites children to laugh, rhyme, and discover the light‑hearted side of everyday life.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Lee, Dennis
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