Claude: A True Story of a White Alligator
Written by Emma Bland Smith
Illustrated by Jennifer M Potter
Published by Little Bigfoot
Claude is the story of the California Academy of Sciences’ beloved albino alligator, from his birth in Louisiana to his present day life in his swamp at the Academy.
Praise for Claude
"The theme of rejection due to difference is an intrinsic part of Claude’s story, so readers develop sympathy and empathy as they also learn facts about albinism and animal behavior." -Kirkus Reviews, Starred
Ultimately, Claude’s hopeful tale is a celebration of individuality and the joy in finding those who appreciate you for exactly who you are." -Booklist
"But Claude’s story, so deftly captured by Smith and Potter, offers more than information about an albino alligator. As a shared read-aloud between adult and child, the book prompts discussions about adaptation, race, acceptance and the environment." -San Francisco Chronicle