{"product_id":"9781776574704","title":"Kind Crocodile","description":"Author: Leo Timmers \u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781776574704 \u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Gecko Press \u003cbr\u003eYear First Published: 2023 \u003cbr\u003ePages: 40 \u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 196mm x 258mm \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Board book \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescripition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA kind crocodile leaves his pond to see the world, in this fresh and playful new board book from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eIllustrated Book Award winning author Leo Timmers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Animals are in danger – help, kind crocodile! Here comes a terrified mouse, a frightened hog, an antelope. One by one they find shelter on Crocodile's long back, while his big teeth scare their enemies away. GRRR!\u003cbr\u003e\n In a fun game of chase, the kind crocodile gives shelter to one animal after another on his long green back, scaring away their pursuers—until the load becomes too heavy and the crocodile doesn't feel so kind anymore, and turns on his friends. GRRRR!\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n But not for long: “Just kidding!” says Crocodile. \u003cbr\u003e\n “Not kind!” say the friends.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n This funny board book from Leo Timmers features his trademark detailed illustrations full of expression and a satisfying twist ending—will Crocodile gobble up his friends? Of course not, the kind crocodile is just pretending.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ci\u003eKind Crocodile\u003c\/i\u003e is a board book to enjoy again and again, with a lively game of chase and a message about teamwork at its heart. A larger format sturdy board book perfect for reading with toddlers and preschoolers who can join in with the fun repetition. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Leo Timmers was born in Belgium and has a large following as one of Belgium’s pre-eminent picture book artists.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Translated from the Dutch edition by Bill Nagelkerke.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Praise for \u003ci\u003eKind Crocodile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n “The humorously expressive illustrations are appealing, as are the prominent appearances of onomatopoeic animal howls incorporated at strategic points throughout.” \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n “A diverting reminder that kindness comes in all shapes and sizes—and sometimes requires community.” \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Bank Street Best Book of 2023\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Praise for\u003ci\u003e Leo Timmers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ci\u003eElephant Island \u003c\/i\u003e“Yet another triumphant experiment for the award-winning Timmers.”\u003ci\u003e The New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ci\u003eWhere Is the Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e? “A lilting Seussian singsong, with wonderful, surprising rhymes, and little readers and their grown-ups will have a great time combining their voices and giggling through the proceedings.”\u003ci\u003e Kirkus Reviews, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ci\u003eMonkey On the Run \u003c\/i\u003e“The silly antics of the little monkey provide forward momentum, but the details in each illustration kept calling us back for a more thorough examination.”\u003ci\u003e A New York Times \/ New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ci\u003eGus’s Garage \u003c\/i\u003e“Clearly, one animal’s clutter is another pig’s livelihood in this buoyant, rhyming tale.”\u003ci\u003e The New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ci\u003eWho’s Driving? \u003c\/i\u003e“Belgian illustrator Leo Timmers creates a delightful play on the fable of “The Tortoise and the Hare”, which sees the hare driving a racing car.”\u003ci\u003e The Telegraph, Book of the Year 2020\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45475657711774,"sku":"HPC-9781776574704","price":19.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781776574704.jpg?v=1747883019","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781776574704","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}