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The Star-faced Crocodile: A dazzling book about being yourself


No. of pages 32

Published: 2009

Great for age 0-8 years

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Introducing two fabulously fun characters a bear with a banjo and a star-faced crocodile, this is a tale of friendship and of music. Told with warmth and wit and accompanied by vibrant watercolour artwork, it teaches us how to respect the world we live in and the delicate balance of nature.

 

 

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2009 by Hachette Children's Group .

David Melling was born in Oxford where his father was a sculptor. He lived in Italy for some time and is now married with a baby daughter.

 

This is a lovely book and David Melling's illustrations are excellent. writeaway.org " It was just great fun to think up such magical creatures, and wonderful to read about them in the book. It was BRILLIANT." Alice Cauldwell, age 6 Usually we read a book in class but this time we used our imagination to make up our own story with David Melling. I will never forget the experience. Alice Onion, age 6 'A once in a lifetime, magical journey that left each of us believing we are creative [or in our own creativity] and to follow the dream' Forever in David's debt,' Anne Wattam, Teacher, Class 3. A warm tale of friendship... Junior Bears and crocodiles - usually the villains of the piece - are, in this sweet story, just two lost souls looking for a friend. ... I wasn't surprised to learn that this book had been written in collaboration with a class of school children - there is a certain naive stream-of-consciousness feel to the plot that only adds to its appeal. Carousel Endearing and poignant tale enhanced by appealing illustrations. Bournemouth Daily Echo Extremely inventive. School Librarian