We Don't Eat Our Neighbors

Ages 4 to 7

In this laugh-out-loud picture book perfect for fans of Lyle the Crocodile and Dragons Love Tacos, an alligator family runs into trouble when their youngest son can’t seem to curb his appetite for their new human neighbors.

After Libby and Herbert Alligator’s mom lands her dream job as a pastry chef, the family is moving on up out of the slimy swamp and into a bustling town filled with houses, restaurants, schools, and . . . people. Libby can’t wait to meet the new neighbors. Herbert can’t wait to eat them.

And that’s not okay with the folks in the neighborhood, who most certainly do not want to become alligator food. Luckily, Herbert’s mom and sister help him find a way to have his friends and eat them, too.

From author/illustrator Daniel J. Mahoney, We Don’t Eat Our Neighbors is a witty, heartfelt story about family, fitting in, and finding happiness in a new community.

About the Author

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. His next picture book, My Cat Is a Secret Agent, is coming in the spring of 2025. He’s come close to wanting to eat his neighbors, but opted instead for a good steak. danieljmahoneyauthor.com