Alex the Alligator.
In a swamp near the equator,
lived Alex the alligator.
Alex liked to jump and kick.
Doing fancy tricks
was part of his famous schtick.
Alex was often the very first pick
because he was so doggone slick
in the eyes and hearts of the alligator chicks.
For not many gators could be so quick
doing fancy acrobatics
and even arithmetic!
So if you ever find yourself near the equator
and see a slick jumping and kicking gator,
Say Hi to Alex…
Alex the Alligator.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
PS Alex the Alligator was made especially for a friend’s grandson, who loves Klaus the Mouse – my very first published illustrated children’s book. Granpap asked if I could make an Alex the Alligator and a Liz the Lizard for his two special little grandies. This is going to be a surprise for him. I can’t wait to create Liz next.
What a great surprise. Such talent!
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Awww Thanks! 🙂
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Ha! I’ll look forward to seeing Liz 😉
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HaHa! 🙂
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that’s so cute!
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Thanks Beth!!
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Adorable!! ❤
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Thanks C! 🙂
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Great painting of Alex. It certainly shows that he has character! 🙂
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Thanks Colin!!
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So fun!
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Thanks Beverly!
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So cute Jodi
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Thanks Lynn!
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The kids will love this silly Alligator. Have a great day!
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Thanks Sharon! I hope 🙂
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Your alligator water colour is full of life and energy and so is your poem on Alex. Great job, Jodi!
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I hope they like 🙂
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So fun!
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Thanks!
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Please read my first post
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So adorable, Jodi!
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Thanks PJ!
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Oh so cute and fun!!
A wonderful gift.
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Such a happy gator!! 😄🐊 So cute and fun, Jodi! ❤️ I love your animals!!
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Thanks Jill! 🙂
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What big teeth you have Alex! When you get tired of living near the Equator my good friend gator, you’re always welcome to swim over here to live in Tampa. See you later Alex the Gator!
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LOL! His teeth are quite the mess – eh? What has he been chomping on?! 🙂
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Great fun water colour and poem!
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Thanks!
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You must be 120 feet tall to hold all of your talent. ❤
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Oh puleaase! Listen who is talking!!!!👍😉
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Hahahahahahahahahaha! You make me happy Jodi 🙂
You had me at puleaase 🙂
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😉🤪❤️
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Wish I had even 1 small percent of yours!! 😉❤️
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Uh…..now you’re talking crazy talk. But I will let my heart be gladdened by your very kind compliment ❤
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❤️
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Benjamin spied your post amidst my inbox and was thrilled to find “a humongous alligator”! I thought that he would think it is a T-Rex dinosaur, his favorite of all dinosaurs. When I asked him if Alex looks like a T-Rex too, he said : “Gem, My Jodi knows that a T-Rex only has two claws on his hand, not three and they can’t swim!” But I said, one hand only has two and he quickly pointed out that the third one is folded inside the hand. Benjamin was wondering : “Is My Jodi painting more animals and writing another book like Klaus? I hope she does a T-Rex too.” I told him that you are very busy now and he said that you can do it “slowly”! Thank-you x 2!!
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Oh our sweet Benjamin! So smart! I will have to consider a future T. rex. Maybe after the busy holidays. Hope you both are enjoying life and each other. Hugs to you both. Xo ❤️❤️
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A lovely fun watercolour Jodi…
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Thanks Evelyn! ☺️
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Alex is great, Jodi! And so is your book!
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Thanks so much Ann ☺️❤️
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The kids will love this! He is so-so cute. Wish I were a kid again. Lois
P.S. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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Thanks Lois!! ❤️
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This is soooo cute, Jodi, love it!❤️ Thanks for the smile on my face! 😊
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Thanks Ann ☺️❤️
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Par excellent, Jodi!! You are absolutely just so talented!! BRAVA!! I really wish my hand would do what yours does! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Oh thanks so much Amy ☺️❤️
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Jodi, great capture, a furious and friendly look. Love this! 📚🎶Christine
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Thanks Christine! ☺️
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Love Alex & his story is great! Your words just sing song nicely. Great painting. Merry Christmas, cant wait to hear about your Christmas Adventures this year.
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Thanks so much dena! Enjoying the break and spending time with granddaughters today! Doesn’t get any better ❤️
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