Description
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.
About the Author
Leo Timmers is one of Belgium's preeminent picture book authors, with a large and loyal following, whose Monkey on the Run was a New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Picture Book. Leo Timmers is one of Belgium's preeminent picture book authors, with a large and loyal following, whose Monkey on the Run was a New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Picture Book.
Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9781776574704
Author Leo Timmers
Page Count 28
Imprint Gecko Press
Publisher Gecko Press
"Kind Crocodile gives us a Leo Timmers' book for a younger age group with a funny twist." Julia Marshall, Publisher
About the Author
Leo Timmers is one of Belgium's preeminent picture book authors, with a large and loyal following, whose Monkey on the Run was a New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Picture Book. Leo Timmers is one of Belgium's preeminent picture book authors, with a large and loyal following, whose Monkey on the Run was a New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Picture Book.
Reviews
"The humorously expressive illustrations are appealing, as are the prominent appearances of onomatopoeic animal howls incorporated at strategic points throughout."
-- Kirkus Reviews"Humorous, expressive illustrations."
-- Bank Street Best Children's Books 2023"A diverting reminder that kindness comes in all shapes and sizes-and sometimes requires community."
-- Publishers Weekly"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"Not sure how [Timmers] does this art, but by gum I hope he never stops."
-- Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 ProductionBook Information
ISBN 9781776574704
Author Leo Timmers
Page Count 28
Imprint Gecko Press
Publisher Gecko Press
