By Gemma Merino (author) , Gemma Merino (illustrator)
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Longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2014 Could it be that this little crocodile isn't a crocodile at all? He might just be a DRAGON! A funny, unique and uplifting story from a debut author-illustrator and perfect for giving a toddler confidence to get in the water.
The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water is a funny, unique and uplifting story about family, acceptance and unconditional love, from award-winning creator Gemma Merino.Everybody knows that crocodiles love water, but this little crocodile is different. He doesn't like water at all. In fact, he prefers climbing trees! But it can be lonely when you're the odd one out, so the little crocodile tries his best to change. But being wet isn't for everyone - and a shiver soon becomes a cold and the cold becomes a sneeze, a surprisingly HOT sneeze… Could it be that this little crocodile isn't a crocodile at all? He might just be a DRAGON!
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The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water is a funny, unique and uplifting story about family, acceptance and unconditional love, from award-winning creator Gemma Merino. Everybody knows that crocodiles love water, but this little crocodile is different. He doesn't like water at all. In fact, he prefers climbing trees! But it can be lonely when you're the odd one out, so the little crocodile tries his best to change. But being wet isn't for everyone - and a shiver soon becomes a cold and the cold becomes a sneeze, a surprisingly HOT sneeze… Could it be that this little crocodile isn't a crocodile at all? He might just be a DRAGON!
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Gemma Merino won the prestigious Macmillan Prize for Children's Illustration in 2011, whilst studying for her MA in Children's Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Born in Catalonia, Gemma originally studied architecture in Barcelona and has worked in practices in Spain, Dublin, Tel Aviv and now London, where she lives. This is her debut picture book.
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The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water is a funny, unique and uplifting story about family, acceptance and unconditional love, from award-winning creator Gemma Merino.Everybody knows that crocodiles love water, but this little crocodile is different. He doesn't like water at all.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-6 years old
The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Wildlife, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books for Babies and Toddlers
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The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water was written by Gemma Merino and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water has 32 pages
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