Dozi the Alligator Finds a Family

Name: Dozi the Alligator Finds a Family
ISBN: 9781941437568

by Daniel Boris

For the child who feels like an outsider or is looking for their tribe, this rhyming tale follows a friendly alligator who finds a home where he's truly accepted.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child feels like they do not quite fit in or is navigating the complexities of a non-traditional family structure. Dozi the Alligator Finds a Family is a rhyming, whimsical story about a misplaced alligator who wanders away from his swampy home and discovers that family is defined by love rather than appearance. It addresses themes of isolation, belonging, and the beauty of being chosen. Perfect for children aged 4 to 8, this book serves as a gentle bridge for conversations about adoption, fostering, or simply finding your tribe in a world that can sometimes feel lonely. Parents will appreciate the upbeat, rhythmic tone that balances the deeper emotional message of unconditional acceptance.

Loneliness & Belonging Animals Love & Family Being Different Friendship & Loyalty Adoption & Foster Care Family & Siblings Empathy & Kindness

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Initial feelings of loneliness and not belonging in his original home.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with themes of abandonment and displacement metaphorically. There is no mention of trauma or biological parents: the focus is purely on the search for a safe space. The resolution is highly hopeful and secular, emphasizing that family is a choice made through kindness.