As excitement for summer builds, keeping piano lessons on track takes a little extra magic.
That’s where Later Gator and the Time Travel Tunes, V. U. Level L comes in — a brand-new early level 1 piano book bursting with crazy adventures, catchy tunes, and skill-building fun.
You can grab your copy here and have it ready to add some extra excitement to your final lessons.
When kids are invested in a character and a story, something magical happens.
They show up excited, they practice without reminders, and they keep making real progress right through June — even with summer just around the corner.
With Later Gator and the Time Travel Tunes, V. U. Level L, you’ll have everything you need to end the year on a high note, keeping students smiling, playing, and loving their lessons to the very last day.

An Early Level 1 Piano Book For End-Of-Year Success
In Later Gator and the Time Travel Tunes, a lonely alligator stumbles upon a squeaky duck and suddenly finds himself zipping through time on a wild and hilarious adventure.
From dinosaur stomping grounds to medieval castles, ancient Egyptian pyramids to Viking voyages, your students will tag along with Gator while reinforcing key piano skills:
- C 5-finger scales
- Hands-together coordination
- Staccato and legato articulation
- Introductory left-hand accompaniments
This early level 1 piano book is designed to keep lessons exciting while targeting the exact skills students need at this crucial stage.
It’s a story-driven approach that turns essential early learning into an irresistible experience — exactly what students need when attention spans are pulled in a dozen directions.
You can pick up the book here or keep reading to check out some visual previews.
Look Inside Later Gator and the Time Travel Tunes:
1. Story-Driven Supplementary Piano Songs
Each song is tied to a new part of Gator’s journey, blending musical development with a laugh-out-loud storyline.
Composed in C position, students will practice hand coordination, articulation, and early accompaniment patterns without it ever feeling like “work.”
View sample pages below:


2. Skill-Boosting Activities
Between the songs, you’ll find sight-reading missions, rhythm practice, note-printing games, and even a Color-It Mystery Picture that pulls everything together — giving students lots of hands-on ways to lock in what they’re learning. Here are a few samples of these pages:


3. Warm-up Exercises
At the beginning of the book, warm-up pages get fingers moving and minds focused before diving into the time-travel fun. These simple exercises strengthen finger control, sharpen note recognition, and prep students for successful playing.

4. A Practice Tracker and Certificate of Achievement
Kids practice more often when they take ownership of their learning. At the end of Later Gator and the Time Travel Tunes students will find a practice tracker page where they can keep track of their hard work in a kid-friendly way. They will also receive a Certificate of Achievement to reward their efforts. Simply cut out the certificate, fill in the relevant details, and present it to the deserving student.

Ready To Time-Travel Through Your Final Lessons?
If you’re looking for an early level 1 piano book that keeps students laughing, learning, and progressing all the way to summer, Later Gator and the Time Travel Tunes is ready to roll.
Grab your copy here and bring some time-traveling fun to your studio!


