Little Jane Allison Crocodile has been kidnapped by the Bad Guy's Big Bad Brother from Louisiana! Stowing away on a ship bound for New Orleans, Bill and his bird buddy, Pete, head to the rescue. But when Pete gets caught by the Rich Lady, it's up to Bill to save the day.

Kids and parents everywhere will love Tomie dePaola's hilarious story featuring the Egyptian pair's first visit to the United States.