ExcaGator!, Brooke Hartman
ExcaGator!, Brooke Hartman
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Exca-Gator!

Author: Brooke Hartman

Narrator: Barrett Leddy

Unabridged: 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/17/2026

Synopsis

He's an alligator . . . he operates an excavator . . . he is EXCA-GATOR!

An adorable audiobook perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Crocodiles Need Kisses Too!

In the deepest jungle swamp,
Where the beasties howl and stomp,
From a little swamp home door,
Comes a mighty gator ROAR!

Exca-Gator is so excited for a new day of building and constructing with all of his buds! He may be even a little too excited, when he overestimates his abilities and causes a big old construction site mess. Can Exca-Gator make things right with his friends and save the day?

Told in rhythmic bouncing rhyme from Brooke Hartman, this audiobook is a can't-miss pick for any young listener who loves books about construction vehicles and adorable animals.

About The Author

Brooke Hartman is an Alaskan mom who seriously loves to write not-so-serious books for kids. Her writing has garnered multiple awards, including honors from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Writer’s Digest, Pacific Northwest Writers Association, and the Alaska Writers Guild. Her debut picture book, Dream Flights on Arctic Nights, received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, while her 2020 release, Lotte’s Magical Paper Puppets: The Woman Behind the First Animated Feature Film was a Poetry and Pose First Edition Book Club selection. Her latest, Klyde the Kraken Wants a Friend, is outfrom Hazy Dell Press. Brooke also serves as an occasional instructor of writing for Alaska Pacific University and member of the board of directors for the Alaska Writers Guild, and was an SCBWI Tribute Fund Scholarship Recipient. When she isn’t writing, you can find her flying, fishing, and having fun with her family, enjoying all the magic life has to offer. Learn more at BrookeAHartman.com, or on social media at @BrookesBooksAK.Michael Slack is an artist, illustrator, character designer, and award-winning app designer. He has illustrated many funny picture books, including Kitties on Dinosaurs, which he also authored, and the Nugget and Fang books by Tammi Sauer. He lives with his family in the San Francisco Bay area.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ellen on February 26, 2026

Exca-Gator! is so much fun, packed with scrumptious words and captivating illustrations. Its message about the joy of collaborative play is delivered lightly yet unmistakably. The energy of the story builds to the hammering climax, then settles into restful realization. This book will stand up to re......more

Goodreads review by Morgan on March 07, 2026

I think a lot of kids are going to love this one. I spent an obscenely long time trying to find puns with the other vehicles/animals like with the crane, but I probably was looking for nothing. But it's a fun one that meshes animals and construction vehicles together, which is surely a great interse......more

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An Amazon Best Book of the Month!

A National Indie Bestseller!

"A satisfying tale that will have readers building up self-control and tearing down overzealousness."–Kirkus Reviews

"Text and illustrations present a playful, lighthearted message on sharing that will delight truck-loving children of all ages. Lots of read-aloud potential, and a job well-done—this crew is one worth meeting."–School Library Journal

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