From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2–A welcome addition to the series, this early chapter book presents the alligator couple in three new adventures. In "Lost and Found," Mr. Green can't wait to apply his detective skills to solving the mystery of his wife's missing jewelry. "Gumballs" shows him applying his estimation skills to try and win a gumball contest and the much-desired grand prize. Mrs. Green's stroke of genius saves her husband from embarrassment in "The Talent Show" and enables him to be a singing sensation. In this title, Mrs. Green seems a bit stereotypical, always calm and clever but satisfied to be the wind beneath Mr. Green's wings as he places himself in the center of the action. Plenty of playful illustrations accompany the action, and Baker's artwork captures the essence of his likable characters. Mrs. Green in her pearls and silly Mr. Green in his necktie are shown "floating through a gumball galaxy…without gravity" on one vibrant full-page spread as he dreams of winning the gumball contest. Another shows the pair sliding into a pool with their typical zest for life. Both characters are endearing and hopefully here to stay.
–Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT
Product Description
Mr. and Mrs. Green are back for another round of sweet and adventurous alligator escapades. This time they're trying their hand at detective work, entering a gumball-guessing contest, and (most daring of all!) participating in the town talent show. Happily for the Greens, luck is on their side. Luck and cookies--JUMBO cookies!
With its snappy text and warm, bright illustrations, this third book in the Mr. and Mrs. Green series is sure to be an alligator-sized success with beginning readers everywhere.
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