See You Later, Alligator!

by Laura McGee Kvasnosky

Going to school can be scary, but the kids at River Bottom School make saying good-bye to Mom and Dad easy. Silly reptilian and amphibian farewells help ease the anxiety of separation that children often feel when saying good-bye at the school or day care door. Bright, cheery paintings and witty text--printed on sturdy card-stock pages in a small, easy-to-hold size--complement one another in an inviting book that youngsters will ask for time and time again.

Genres: Picture Books, School, Childrens, Animals

24 pages, Hardcover

First published October 31, 1995

About the author

Laura McGee Kvasnosky is the author-illustrator of many books for young readers, including the series Zelda & Ivy. She lives in Seattle.

Reviews

[June · Rating 4 out of 5]

A classic rhyming book on saying good-bye, for children just starting school or day care. 8/28/12

A little old for my Lap Time, but I like the rhymes. 8/28/13

Used as the last book for my Lap Time again. 8/27/14

Used for TECs back to school story time for PreK's. 8/11/15

Recommended to Reptiles Alive performer and then used for the last book for my Baby/Toddler Lap Time. 8/23/17

Really big hit in Baby/Toddler story time, bigger/older children gathered around and were repeating the phrases.

[Diane Madlon-Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars. Considering for Max.

[Jaime Ann Sanborn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trying to find a book that teaches children about goodbyes (but isn't about death!) isn't easy! I was very pleased when I stumbled upon this one by Laura McGee Kvasnosky. As reptilian and amphibian parents drop their little ones off at River Bottom School their goodbyes are lighthearted and fun. Then, at the end of the school day when the little ones head home, they say goodbye to school with the same joviality. This book had my preschool students giggling and completely engaged.

[Alec · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rhythmic and charming, this cutesy little picture book takes original and clever spins off of the age-old saying "See You Later Alligator." One of Kvasnosky's lighter works, it's sure to not disappoint fans, and it retains her beautiful art style.

[Ayoca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This will be a great book for K and up. I am currently reading it to my daughter to help with her rhyming skills.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun to read.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

alligators, neighbors, friends, leaving, moving away (although he only moves to a different house on the same street)

[Lexy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank You Rachael, We Love this book!

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simple story interspersed with the "See you later, alligator" poem. A good one for children going off to school.

[MyLovelyBookShelfOnTheWall · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute. JT wasn't impressed though.

[Suburban Homeschooler · Rating 4 out of 5]

1st day of school

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely illustrated picture book demonstrating the many variations that go with the phrase, "See ya later, alligator!" Both my preschooler and my early elementary schooler love this book.

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of Joshua's favorite books. We read it all the time!