A heartwarming tale of Ally Gator and her friends in the swamp. Ally finds an egg and tries to locate its family. The egg hatches to reveal a baby duck. When Ally discovers the ducks in the local pond have left for the winter, she names the duck Lucky and raises him herself. The ducks return and Ally reunites Lucky with his family. She is sad to see him go, but happy he is with his family. Lucky tells Ally that she is also family, and they become the happiest family in the swamp. Appropriate for ages 2 - 7.

A heartwarming tale of Ally Gator and her friends in the swamp. Ally finds an egg and tries to locate its family. The egg hatches to reveal a baby duck. When Ally discovers the ducks in the local pond have left for the winter, she names the duck Lucky and raises him herself. The ducks return and Ally reunites Lucky with his family. She is sad to see him go, but happy he is with his family. Lucky tells Ally that she is also family, and they become the happiest family in the swamp. Appropriate for ages 2 - 7.

The adventures begin even before Ally is born. A racoon ravages her mommas egg nest and destroy all of the eggs but one. Ally is hatched from the lone remaining egg. However on her way to the river, she is snatched by a large bird. Then later, while floating in the river she is almost devoured by a monster fish. On both occasions Allys mom rescues her from disaster. Momma constantly watches over Ally during her hatchling year and the pair really bond. The story emphasizes just how important the mother is. Ally loves her momma and always will.

When an adopted alligator realizes she does not look like her parents, she embarks on an adventure to find a sense of belonging. Ally Gator learns that sometimes where you come from isn’t where you belong, and that love is ultimately what defines a family. About the Author Ann Blanchard was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised her whole life in lower St. Bernard Parish, LA. She attended school in St. Bernard Parish until Hurricane Katrina. Blanchard holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA. She is now working on her Doctorate in Nursing Practice. Blanchard enjoys writing, and outdoor activities like fishing and crawfishing.

When an adopted alligator realizes she does not look like her parents, she embarks on an adventure to find a sense of belonging. Ally Gator learns that sometimes where you come from isn't where you belong, and that love is ultimately what defines a family. About the Author Ann Blanchard was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised her whole life in lower St. Bernard Parish, LA. She attended school in St. Bernard Parish until Hurricane Katrina. Blanchard holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA. She is now working on her Doctorate in Nursing Practice. Blanchard enjoys writing, and outdoor activities like fishing and crawfishing.

Deep in the Misty Swamp lives a young gator named Ally. She wakes one day and decides that her life is dark and depressing. After some serious thought, Ally remembers a story her grandmother told her, a beautiful story about a thing called a arainbow.a Ally decided then and there to set out to find one. Throughout her journey, Ally meets several of her friends, who offer advice and encouragement. Finally, Ally finds her rainbow, but still isn't happy. Join Ally on her quest to find out how she finds happiness within herself.

Livy Bug & Ally Gator in Best Friends is book one of a series of books. Livy and Ally enjoy several new adventures and meet many interesting characters along the way (look for Emma and Ari Otter in book two). Each book ends with an original poem written by the author. The poem is used to summarize the theme or lesson of each individual book. Children, parents, and teachers have and will find these books entertaining and interactive. The books also serve as a spring-board to discuss many life issues and challenging situations.