The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water

Author(s): Gemma Merino

Picture Books

Meet a most unusual crocodile


 


 


Everybody knows that crocodiles love water, but this little crocodile is different--he doesn't like it at all He tries to his best to change, but when attempt at swimming causes a shiver then a sneeze--could it be that this little crocodile isn't a crocodile at all? A hilarious and uplifting story about being yourself from a talented debut author-illustrator


Product Information

Shortlisted for Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Picture Books Category 2014.

The Paper Dolls and The Crocodile Who DIdn't Like Water [and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish] were all picked as top summer reads in the Metro this week. The selectors included George Hanratty from Tales on Moon Lane bookshop and Katherine Woodfine from Booktrust. metro.co.uk A funny and uplifting story... from a great new author and illustrator. Baby and Me The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water is a delightful story... Beautifully illustrated and well written, The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water promotes the values of taking on new challenges and celebrating hidden talents. familiesonline.co.uk

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.

General Fields

  • : 9781447214717
  • : Pan Macmillan
  • : Macmillan
  • : 0.155
  • : December 2012
  • : 270mm X 216mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : June 2013
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Gemma Merino
  • : Paperback
  • : Ill
  • : English
  • : 823.92
  • : 32