MY FATHER WRESTLES ALLIGATORS
A wildly exaggerated, slightly terrifying, and very funny picture book about growing up as the youngest of six—and believing every word your older brothers tell you.
And Other Fantastic Lies From My Five Older Brothers
When you’re six years old and you have five older brothers, the truth is optional.
Your dad doesn’t just mow the lawn—he wrestles alligators. Your grandmother isn’t just strict—she’s part werewolf. And if you break one of her tiny statues… well, let’s just say the circus might be involved.
My Father Wrestles Alligators is a celebration of sibling storytelling, childhood imagination, and the beautiful chaos of growing up in a big family
About the Book
Told from the perspective of the youngest brother, My Father Wrestles Alligators and Other Fantastic Lies From My Five Older Brothers brings to life the outrageous stories that only siblings can get away with telling.
Each page captures how a child’s imagination fills in the gaps—turning harmless exaggerations into monsters, heroes, and late-night fears. It’s funny, absurd, and surprisingly relatable for anyone who grew up believing something that definitely wasn’t true… but felt real at the time
Themes
Sibling dynamics: the power (and danger) of older brothers
Imagination vs. reality: how kids build entire worlds from half-truths
Family folklore: the stories that become legend in every household
Humor with heart: scary, but never cruel
Perfect for kids and adults who remember being the youngest in the room.
