By Faustin Charles (author) , Michael Terry (illustrator) Part of the The Selfish Crocodile series
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Published twenty years ago The Selfish Crocodile stills reads and looks as fresh as a daisy, and its message about the importance of sharing and co-operation is as important today as it’s ever been (perhaps even more so). The selfish crocodile is big enough and fierce enough to chase all the other animals away from the river and keeps it all to himself.
Until that is, he develops a terrible toothache and the unselfish kindness – and bravery – of a little mouse opens his eyes to how the world works best. Terry’s illustrations are glorious – children will particularly love the picture of the little mouse scuttling over the crocodile’s rows of gleaming teeth – and it’s a wonderful book to share, read together and discuss.
Every morning a very large and very snappy crocodile shouts this selfish message: `Stay away from my river! It's MY river! If you come in my river, I'll eat you all!' The animals in the forest don't know what to do. They are frightened of the crocodile. Even the fish, tadpoles, frogs, crabs and crayfish stay out of the water.
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Until one day the creatures are woken by a loud groaning sound which turns out to be the selfish crocodile in a lot of pain, and the smallest of them all, a little mouse, finds a way to solve their snappy dilemma!
Celebrate 20 years of the classic The Selfish Crocodile with this anniversary edition! Astoundingly bright, bold illustrations bring to life all the wonderful creatures of the forest in a rainbow of colours.
Faustin Charles lives in London and is the author of Bloomsbury's bestselling picture book The Selfish Crocodile .
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Every morning a very large and very snappy crocodile shouts this selfish message: `Stay away from my river! It's MY river!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Selfish Crocodile Anniversary Edition and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Selfish Crocodile Anniversary Edition features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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The Selfish Crocodile Anniversary Edition was written by Faustin Charles and published by Bloomsbury Childrens Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The Selfish Crocodile Anniversary Edition has 32 pages
Yes it is part of The Selfish Crocodile series
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