Egad Alligator! — Harriet Ziefert

His brother might be tired, but Little Gator sure isn't. He wants to go exploring. So while his brother rests on the banks of the mangrove swamp, Little Gator swims off in search of new friends. On his journey he encounters all kinds of creatures, but when he tries to introduce himself, they all run away shouting, “Egad Alligator!” Feeling discouraged, Little Gator wonders how he can make friends when everyone is afraid of him. Tired and lonely, he tries to find a place to rest, but Little Gator soon discovers that he too can be frightened.