Do you have an alligator in your closet? And does it wear your favorite shoes? Or perhaps you have something in your closet besides just shoes that your alligator likes to wear? It is a good thing we all have mothers and fathers who take care of things like alligators in closets. So read this book, and find out what was really in the closet. The child in this book has a very big imagination, and sometimes things are not what they seem. An imagination is a very good thing to have as long as it doesn t begin to scare you. If you happen to see something strange in your closet (or perhaps under your bed) remember to ask yourself if your active imagination is working overtime. And read this book to find out what tricks our protagonist s imagination is playing on her. Penelope Dyan, author of Sufer Girl, best teen book at the 2008 New York Book Festival and best teen book at the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival, a former teacher and attorney, really understands kids. She brings all her knowledge and love of children with her as she writes her books, and like all Bellissima Books, her books have a purpose. Have fun reading this family friendly story with its delightful poetry and fun illustrations, and remember to never forget that Bellissima loves kids. After all, our children are our future; and investing in our children is always our biggest joy and our most important obligation. And THAT is something very, very real.