We Don't Eat Our Neighbors

A Target Book Club Pick

“A fun and surprising classic picture book appeal threaded with a subversive and sometimes macabre laugh-out-loud text. It’s James Marshall meets Edward Gorey!” –Matthew Cordell, Caldecott Medalist

“In guileless line drawings that recall James Marshall’s style, Mahoney follows swamp-based alligator sibs Libby and Herbert as they move to a conventional human suburb … In this work of anarchic comedy that moves to a story of empathy, Herbert realizes that following his animalian nature will impact someone he cares about, prompting a transformation that relies, in part, on that loved one’s meeting him halfway.” –Publishers Weekly

“What at first is an amusing fish-out-of-water story with plenty of laughs turns out to be a story full of relevant life lessons about adapting to new environments, struggling to fit in, and learning self-control. With eye-catching, cartoonlike illustrations, and just a few sentences on each page, this book is a winning read-aloud sure to keep readers entertained. A funny tale about an alligator boy learning not to eat his neighbors; perfect for the picture book shelves or even the etiquette section.” –School Library Journal

“This silly picture book has a delightfully dark sense of humor that fully leans into its nonsense, sure to make for a lively and laughter-filled story time.” –The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Daniel J. Mahoney has been writing and drawing stories about animals since he was a kid. When he’s not creating books for young readers, he can be found riding his bike, chasing waterfalls with his hiking club, and zapping people with X-rays at the hospital where he works. He grew up in Albany, New York, where he still resides with his amazing offspring, Shay. He’s come close to wanting to eat his neighbors, but opted instead for a good steak.

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