The Star-faced Crocodile: A dazzling book about being yourself
No. of pages 32
Published: 2016
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This book has been graded for interest at 1-5 years.
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 2016 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.
Stories: David Melling
Animals in literature
Alligators in literature
Crocodiles in literature
Bears in literature
Friendship in literature
Endearing and poignant tale, enhanced by appealing illustrations * The Bournemouth Echo *
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 *
