Gator Tators

Gator Tators is the story of a young boy named Tommy and a baby alligator he named Molly who was abandoned shortly after birth. Tommy discovers Molly on the end of his crawfish line and realizes that she is in need of food as well as other help. Tommy takes Molly home with him, and she quickly establishes herself as a cherished member of the family and the inseparable playmate of Alex, the family's energetic and lovable little pooch. Alex quickly establishes himself as the big brother figure although he is a dog and she is an alligator. He introduces Molly to all of the games and tricks every dog enjoys. Molly is quite the quick learner and eventfully masters all of the tricks Alex teaches her. As Molly grows larger, it becomes clear to the family that she will soon outgrow their home. The family and Molly are forced to make a difficult and painful decision. The eventual solution is quite the surprise for everyone.

The first complete source guide to hard-to-find, must-have Southern foods. With up-to-date mail-order information for more than 150 products, it uncovers the essential ingredients that even Southerners didn't know were available by mail. Packed with regional lore, spicy sidebars, and dozens of unusual recipes. Photos and line drawings throughout.

Tator the Gator discovers the value of reading books while helping cure his sick mother in the swamplands.

You're invited to see what happens When You Give A Gator A Tator! See you there Gator encourages children to love reading. As they read along they will meet Gator and his friends in this fun story. It will show how you can share and be polite to everyone you meet. With some Louisiana flare, a bit of Cajun spice, and a little something sweet, it will leave y'all wanting more!

An entertaining guidebook celebrating the food and people of New Orleans, highlighting nearly 250 eating spots, from sno-cone stands and food carts to famous restaurants. When Mario Batali was asked his favorite food city, he responded, “New Orleans, hands down.” No city has as many signature dishes, from gumbo and beignets to pralines and po boys, from muffuletta and Oysters Rockefeller to king cake and red beans and rice (every Monday night), all of which draw nearly 9 million hungry tourists to the city each year. Eat Dat New Orleans is a guidebook that celebrates both New Orleans’s food and its people. It highlights nearly 250 eating spots—sno-cone stands and food carts as well as famous restaurants—and spins tales of the city’s food lore, such as the controversial history of gumbo and the Shakespearean drama of restaurateur Owen Brennan and his heirs. Both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers will be helped by a series of appendixes that list restaurants by cuisine, culinary classes and tours, food festivals, and indispensable “best of” lists chosen by an A-list of the city’s food writers and media personalities, including Poppy Tooker, Lolis Eric Elie, Ian McNulty, Sara Roahen, Marcelle Bienvenu, Amy C. Sins, and Liz Williams.

The lovable friends from Apples for Fred are back in the second book of the charming series. Fred, Perdie, Cabbit and Tator face another heart-tugging challenge in Diane Shapley-Box's new book, Tator's Big Race.This time, Tator feels left out, sad and ordinary. He needs the help of the clever, caring crew to help him find his special talent before this year's Applefest. Tator is convinced that the only way to feel important and appreciated is to win a magnificent trophy. He soon learns that true pride and joy can come in exciting and unexpected ways.

The ultimate compendium of the best bars, restaurants, and more in New Orleans For New Orleans’ 300th Anniversary in 2018, when millions will travel to the city to celebrate, Michael Murphy presents his fifth book about his adopted and beloved home. But with a booming tourism industry and boundless local culture, knowing where to start in New Orleans can be as difficult as packing up to leave. In addition to selected material from Murphy’s Eat Dat, Fear Dat, and Hear Dat, brand new chapters explore shopping, creeping around, fitting in, and celebrating—for natives and travelers alike. All Dat presents the city’s absolute best of the best, in a charming, one-of-a kind guide. All Dat is an essential and quirky resource that explains customs, explores history, and navigates you through the most vibrant city in the country. More than just a guidebook, All Dat is a study and celebration of everything that makes New Orleans so special.

Being around the players, seeing how they interact with the fans, to let everybody know that it's just a game—somebody has to win and someone has to lose. Learning how to motivate other people, to give all you got for everyone to reach a common goal. To get on the radio and express how you feel about the upcoming game, to interact with other fans, can you out the other fans? Can you bring life and passion to the show? To see who is the true radio legend. Be all out with all sports, to let the fans know you represent the whole university, not just one sport.Reach out to the high school kids; get your grades. Take advantage of a free education; use your platform to better yourself and help others; keep your head on straight; don't always think you will be in the NBA, NFL, or MLB. Be a motivator and a mentor to all the kids that look up to you. At the end of the day, you control what your life will be, no matter how many times things don't go your way, how it will bounce back. Tough times don't last; tough people do.

Hundreds of thousands of Gator fans celebrate their heritage and tradition in nearly every form--from t-shirts to touchdowns, to stuffed toys and #11 jerseys. Unfortunately all those fans have had a void in their hunt for Gator gear, they've lacked a tactile way to pass no great Gator moments of history to their kids, until now. SWAMPMEET: A Gator counting Book and ABC's: Albert's Alligator Alphabet not only give children a fun way to learn their ABC's and 123's but also help establish an early bond between parents and children through the fun of being a college sports fan. The illustrated, adorable, and always grinning Gator is cute enough for kids of all ages, and mischievous enough to cause adults to enjoy his amusing antics over SEC and longtime rivals. Most of all the books represent the fun-loving but competitive spirit of 90,000+ fans who pour into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for each and every home game--from the Gator mascot cooking the Kitty-Cats of Kentucky, LSU and Auburn for a tailgate snack to the beatification of Steve Spurrier in a re-creation of the Sistine Chapel mural. These books will make the perfect gift anytime of the year for Gator and baby Gator fans alike.

Edward Fraser, his family and friends, get involved when an alligator appears.