About this item
For fans of Elephant & Piggie and Frog & Toad comes an easy-to-read series about another unlikely pair: Croc and Ally. These two best friends don't always see things the same way, but there's one thing they do agree on--their friendship comes first!Croc is grumpy. Ally is happy. Croc sees a problem. Ally finds a solution. In The Best in the World, Ally asks Croc to help him remove his spots. After that, Ally gets ready for anything that could possibly happen that day with several silly protective measures. Finally, Croc helps Ally figure out what he is the best at being.With three short stories, easy-to-read vocabulary, and adorable illustrations, this book is perfect for progressing readers.
About the Author
Derek Anderson drew the very first picture he can ever remember drawing when he was in kindergarten at Roosevelt Elementary School in Ames, Iowa. It was a crayon drawing of the Easter Bunny.When he finished it, Derek walked it down the hall and proudly presented it to Mr. Berhow, the principal of his school. Mr. Berhow displayed that picture on the wall of his office for the rest of the school year. Derek's fate was sealed. From then on, he knew he was going to be an artist.When he reached second grade, Derek wrote his first story and he's never stopped writing or drawing since.Derek has created more than twenty-five books for children about ducks, dragons, more than a few dogs, a speedy hamster, a gorilla, ten pigs and some other furry and non-furry friends. His books have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, the Publishers Weekly bestseller list, Bank Street College's Best Books of the year lists and garnered awards including the National Parenting Publication Gold Award, the CBC Children's Choice Award and many state awards.Derek lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife, Cheryl, and their dog, Louie.
