Cornelius
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1983 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Cornelius

Written and illustrated by Leo Lionni

A unique crocodile's talents go unnoticed, but change is on the horizon.

3.8 Goodreads · 493 ratings
32 pages· 278 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 480L
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Bookroo's summary

Cornelius is not your typical crocodile. He walks upright and performs tricks that leave his friends unimpressed. But as Cornelius grapples with their indifference, the riverbeach is on the brink of transformation. Will his unique abilities inspire change, or will he remain an outcast? This tale of individuality and unexpected influence invites readers to ponder the power of being different.

From the publisher

Illus. in full color. Unlike other crocodiles, Cornelius walks upright, seesthings, and does tricks no other crocodile can. His friends aren’timpressed–or are they? “Endearingly captures the spirit of the seeker, thethinker, and those who are born to be different. Lionni’s collages arewonderfully rich and colorful, perfectly setting the stage for a tale childrenwill enjoy.”–(starred) “School Library Journal. “

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
278
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
480L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
9116
Publication
Published
March 22, 1994
First published
February 12, 1983
Publisher
Dragonfly Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679860402
LCCN
82006442
OCLC
30081856

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