A lizard who longs for a friend... a gator everyone thinks they should fear... and a heartwarming reminder that the best friendships often come from the most unexpected places.Down along the bright and bustling St. Johns River, Larry the Lizard spends his days hoping to find someone who understands him. Nearby, Gary the Gator-big, gentle, and terribly misunderstood-wishes others could see past his scales and smile.When their paths cross in a surprising moment of courage, kindness, and laughter, Larry and Gary discover that true friendship has no rules at all. And once Sassy the Squirrel and Steve the Otter join the fun, the river comes alive with a celebration no one will ever forget!Filled with whimsical illustrations, playful rhymes, and a message children will carry with them, this charming story teaches that: