Exca-Gator!

By Brooke Hartman

He's an alligator . . . he operates an excavator . . . he is EXCA-GATOR

An adorable picture book perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Crocodiles Need Kisses Too

In the deepest jungle swamp,
Where the beasties howl and stomp,
From a little swamp home door,
Comes a mighty gator ROAR

Exca-Gator is so excited for a new day of building and constructing with all of his buds He may be even a little too excited, when he overestimates his abilities and causes a big old construction site mess. Can Exca-Gator make things right with his friends and save the day?

Told in rhythmic bouncing rhyme from Brooke Hartman and with gorgeous playful art from prolific picture book illustrator Michael Slack, this book is a can't-miss pick for any young readers who love books about construction vehicles and adorable animals.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593693337
• ISBN13: 9780593693339
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Flamingo Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3