Bruce Hale. “Alligator Jazz has enough heart and excellent illustrations to overcome its limitations and carry the day. Jazz lovers in particular will warm to its theme of playing the music . . .” A slight but charming jazz-centered tale, Alligator Jazz tells of musician Alligator Slim's conversion from blues to jazz.Bruce Hale

Hank the Cowdog is a long running, ongoing series of children's books written by John R. Erickson and illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes. Meet the Author