A Crocodile Should Never Skip Breakfast

Written & illustrated by Colleen Larmour

A hungry crocodile ferries animals, but breakfast is missing. What could go wrong?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Croc is late for his river ferry job and skips breakfast. With no donuts at Hippo Hut and a rotten banana, he must work hungry, ferrying animals across the river. As his hunger grows, so does the temptation to eat more than just donuts. Can Croc make it to lunch without a mishap? This playful tale of hunger and humor will keep readers guessing and giggling.

From the publisher

A wickedly funny cautionary tale about the perils of missing the most important meal of the day!Croc is running late for his shift as the river ferry. No time for breakfast. He’ll pick up some donuts at the Hippo Hut. Only, Hippo’s sold out! Good thing Croc has an emergency snack. Except, his banana has gone bad! Croc is going to have to work on an empty stomach, with loads of animals on his back. Croc gets hungrier and hungrier, thinking of donuts and … other things to eat. Will he ever make it to lunch?Author and illustrator Colleen Larmour keeps the suspense level high in this playful picture book, with a fast-paced story told mostly in dialogue bubbles, spreads filled with animal antics and bright tropical colors, and funny, exaggerated depictions of Croc’s growing hunger. A delicious romp, this book also serves as a terrific reminder that food is fuel.

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