Zeifert's simple and straightforward story of two little gators and how things that seem scary really aren't is charmingly illustrated by McKie's artwork.
Annotation: "Egad, Alligator!" shout the creatures Little Gator meets on his journey away from home. The friendly alligator, who had set out to make new friends, sadly sneaks off to find solace and rest, only to come face-to-face with his own fears. Color illustrations accompany the text.