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This delightfully humorous picture book follows Magnolia, a determined young girl who decides an alligator would make the perfect, most unforgettable show-and-tell item. Of course, her teacher had something more 'natural' in mind, and the alligator quickly proves to be a mischievous, rule-breaking guest. As the chaos escalates, Magnolia realizes her mistake and must cleverly figure out how to get her reptilian rapscallion out of school. It's a funny, fast-paced story that subtly teaches about consequences and problem-solving, perfect for children aged 4-8.
A child provides insights, based on personal experience, into everything that can go wrong if one brings an alligator to school for show-and-tell. Note to self: If your teacher tells you to bring something from nature for show-and-tell, she does not want you to bring an alligator! But nothing will stop Magnolia, who's determined to have the best show-and-tell of all--until her reptilian rapscallion starts getting her into some major trouble. Now it's up to Magnolia to find a way to send this troublemaker home--but what could possibly scare an alligator away?
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1
What was Magnolia's big idea for show-and-tell? Why do you think she thought it was a good idea?
2
What are some of the rules at your school? Why do you think those rules are important?
3
If you accidentally brought an alligator to school, what would you do to try and get it to leave?
4
Have you ever made a choice that seemed like a good idea at first, but then caused problems later? What did you learn?
5
What are some things from nature that would be good for show-and-tell, and why?
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