When I Was an Alligator

When I Was an Alligator written by Gayle Webre, illustrations by Drew Beech Selected for the "Great Reads from Great Places" list at the 2022 National Book Festival by the Louisiana Center for the Book   About the Book Follow a curious Cajun kid as she magically and mysteriously transforms into a series of wetlands creatures, including a tree frog, a heron, a catfish, and even a mosquito! Along the way, each animal reveals something of its habits and habitat. With fun language, page-turning onomatopoeia, and charming art, When I Was an Alligator is a playful and informative exploration of Louisiana’s treasured coastal wetlands.  For related grade-level standards, ELA activites, and more, visit Gayle Webre's website here.   Awards and Reviews When I Was an Alligator: honorable mention in the Ann Whitford Paul- Writer’s Digest competition for Most Promising Picture Book of 2019 at the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) national conference in Los Angeles (Summer