Alligator Slim is tired of singing sad songs and playing the blues down in the swamp. From now on, he's going to play jazz! He packs up his saxophone and heads to the big city where he lands a gig at The Zoo. The crowds love him and everything seems perfect! That is until a certain weasel becomes jealous. He is none too thrilled about Alligator Slim stealing his fans. Young readers with revel in the musicality of the text and the lush atmospheric illustrations that bring to life this heartwarming musical tale of change, struggle, deception, and forgiveness.