In Alligator and Other Stories, Dima Alzayat captures luminously the many ways of feeling displaced: as a Syrian, as an Arab, as an immigrant, as a woman. Often

Collects both well-known stories and shady rumors, including "The Stolenidney," "Naked at His Own Surprise Party," and "The Scuba Diver in theorest Fire".

When Bridget the alligator arrives in the mail, she's only the size of a key chain! But after Zack soaks her in water, she grows into a real live alligator. Bri

Kristen's mommy brings the new baby home - but it's an ALLIGATOR BABY! How is Kristen going to get her real baby brother back?

Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? I