Kind Crocodile
Leo Timmers author Bill Nagelkerke translator
Format:Board book
Publisher:Gecko Press
Published:1st Feb '23
Should be back in stock very soon
"Kind Crocodile gives us a Leo Timmers’ book for a younger age group with a funny twist.” Julia Marshall, Publisher
The kind crocodile gives shelter to a series of animals on its long green back, scaring away their pursuers-until the tables turn and the crocodile doesn't seem so kind any more.In this fresh and playful board book, the kind crocodile leaves his pond to see the world. Animals are in danger out here! Here comes a terrified mouse, a frightened hog, an antelope. One by one they find shelter on Crocodile's long back, while his big teeth scare their enemies away. GRRR! Is there room for an enormous, frightened rhino? Yes! But a growling lion is too much. GRRR! And then the crocodile turns on his friends. GRRR! "Just joking!" says crocodile. "Not kind!" say the friends. This funny board book from Leo Timmers, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award author, features his trademark detailed illustrations full of expression and a satisfying twist ending-will Crocodile turns on its friends? Of course not, the kind crocodile is just kid, leaving much to discuss about when a joke is not that funny. Kind Crocodile is a board book to enjoy again and again with a good message at its heart, about jokes that transgress the boundary of kindness.
"[A] a diverting reminder that kindness comes in all shapes and sizes—and sometimes requires community."—Publishers Weekly
- Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year 2024
- Bank Street Best Children's Book of 2023, Holiday Gift Edition
ISBN: 9781776574704
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
28 pages