Two friends have lived together for almost 40 years. They like their life: vacuuming, visiting the zoo, playing cards, telling each other things they tell no one else. Does it matter that Larry is an alligator and Elizabeth is a human? Does anybody notice? Who cares! Droll humor characterizes the perfectly integrated text, full-color illustrations and endpapers of a story about friendship, individuality and independence. (Ages 5-8)

Elizabeth didn't mean to befriend Larry. The alligator came to her in a box of oranges from Florida. But it wasn't long before they were having wonderful outings.