In "What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile?" by Judy Sierra, a lively group of animal friends gathers by the river for a refreshing swim, eagerly awaiting their buddy Mr. Crocodile, who is known for being a bit slow. As the animals chant, "What time is it, Mr. Crocodile?" they become increasingly impatient. However, each time Mr. Crocodile responds, he has a sly plan to turn the tables on the playful gang. This engaging story combines catchy rhythms with vibrant illustrations, encouraging children to enjoy the playful interactions between the characters while exploring themes of friendship and anticipation. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Perfection Learning .

Doug Cushman has illustrated over 100 books for children. He enjoys traveling and divides his time between Northern California and Paris, France. Visit him online at www. doug-cushman. com. Judy Sierra holds a Ph. D. in folklore from UCLA. She is the author of many esteemed children's books, including Nursery Tales Around the World, winner of the Aesop Prize from the American Folklore Society, and Good Night, Dinosaurs. She is also the reteller/compiler of several books of folklore for teachers and storytellers. Ms. Sierra lives in Northern California.