From alligators all around to zippity zound, from entertaining elephants to throwing tantrums, the antics of these alligators make reciting the alphabet fun! This beloved classic from Maurice Sendak has helped introduce the alphabet to generations of children. The combination of Maurice Sendak’s signature humor and artwork creates all-around irresistible alphabet fun. Alligators All Around , along with the other three classic Nutshell Library titles ( Chicken Soup with Rice , One Was Johnny , and Pierre ), is the first board book edition of Maurice Sendak’s original work. You loved Nutshell Library as a miniature collection, and these board books will make it even easier for children to share with their grown-up readers.