Kind Crocodile

(Board book)

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A kind crocodile leaves his pond to see the world, in this fresh and playful new board book from New York Times Illustrated Book Award winning author Leo Timmers.

Animals are in dangerhelp, kind crocodile! 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!

In a fun game of chase, the kind crocodile gives shelter to one animal after another on his long green back, scaring away their pursuersuntil the load becomes too heavy and the crocodile doesn't feel so kind anymore, and turns on his friends. GRRRR!

But not for long: Just kidding! says Crocodile.

Not kind! say the friends.

This funny board book from Leo Timmers features his trademark detailed illustrations full of expression and a satisfying twist endingwill Crocodile gobble up his friends Of course not, the kind crocodile is just pretending.

Kind Crocodileis a board book to enjoy again and again, with a lively game of chase and a message about teamwork at its heart. A larger format sturdy board book perfect for reading with toddlers and preschoolers who can join in with the fun repetition.

Translated from the Dutch edition by Bill Nagelkerke.

Reviews

"The humorously expressive illustrations are appealing, as are the prominent appearances of onomatopoeic animal howls incorporated at strategic points throughout."

-- Kirkus Reviews

"A diverting reminder that kindness comes in all shapes and sizesand sometimes requires community."

-- Publishers Weekly

"A wonderful read aloud, with simple text and adorable paint and collage artwork."

-- Youth Services Book Review, US

"Kids will enjoy the buildup as more and more animals look to Crocodile for help...The words are sparse and the message is subtle, but effective."

-- Politics and Prose Bookshop, US

Author Bio

Leo Timmers was born in 1970 in Belgium. At the age of 12 he started to draw comics and later trained in graphic design. He illustrates for magazines and newspapers and has released many successful picture books. He has a large following as one of Belgiums pre-eminent picture book artists.