Alley Loo: A Spooky Swamp Tale [Paperback]

C. E. Walz (Author)

Book Description

Down in the swamp where the black waters flow, it gets real spooky when the wind starts to blow. There's danger all around and a warning for you: "Don't go messin' with Alley Loo!" [Illustrated by Pamela Wedel and released in 2009 from the KittycatBooks.com label of Dragonfly Publishing, Inc. - Also available in color hardback and PDF download]

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About the Author

C. E. Walz is a children's book author and an educator. She teaches English and chairs a middle school English department. In her spare time, she likes to birdwatch, hike, play the saxophone, and write.

Product Details

• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Dragonfly Publishing, Inc. (March 26, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981908047
• ISBN-13: 978-0981908045
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,108,661 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute!, June 29, 2010

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Cassie J. Howard "Lana's Mom" (Stockbridge, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alley Loo: A Spooky Swamp Tale (Paperback)

We had the privilage of hearing Mrs. Walz herself read this book at our local library. My 2 year old little girl can not get enough of "Alley Loo". She loves this story and want's it read over and over. Very cute and fun story!

5.0 out of 5 stars A rhyming romp in the swamp!, August 4, 2009

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Lori Calabrese "Children's Books Examiner... (Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alley Loo: A Spooky Swamp Tale (Paperback)

Ever wonder what creatures lurk in the swamp? In Alley Loo: A Spooky Swamp Tale, there's danger all around. There are things in the swamp like you've never seen. A hungry black bear, a big-eyed creature hooting, a polecat slinking back to his bed, bobcats screaming, and bullfrogs bellowing. But they all have a warning for you--"Run. Hide. If you see Alley Loo!"

Who's Alley Loo you might ask and what's so scary about Alley Loo? This rhyming romp in the swamp provides a wonderful opportunity for young readers to guess who Alley Loo is and they'll just adore the illustration of the animals cuddled in a heap afraid of Alley Loo. Just beware because Alley Loo is an animal you may run across sooner or later for Alley Loo is... a baby alligator!

Wedel's illustrations portray Alley Loo as the cutest gator you could ever meet--what alligator have you seen that wears a pink bow and pink scarf? So why is everyone afraid of Alley Loo? Her Mama, Betty Jo!

A typical swamp is full of plants, wildlife, and water and Walz has captured this dark and lonely place in a fun, rhyming story that provides a wonderful introduction to the creatures that lurk in the swamp. The story shows the love a mother has for her baby and the lengths she'll go to protect her. Wedel's illustrations compliment the text with mysterious and spooky watercolors of scary creatures you may encounter if you enter at your own risk.

5.0 out of 5 stars Alley Loo, June 8, 2009

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niki "nms2888" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alley Loo: A Spooky Swamp Tale (Paperback)

My daughter received a copy of this in the mail. She immediately loved the spooky mysterious side of the story and loved the silly twist at the end. She has carried this book around with her for the past 2 days and begs us to read it to her again and again. This is a fun story written in verse and put together with vivid images of the swamp. An enjoyable read for all!