Crocodile and Hen
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1969 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Crocodile and Hen

Written by Joan M Lexau · Illustrated by Doug Cushman

A hen outsmarts a hungry crocodile by calling him 'brother.'

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47 pages· 685 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 470L
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Bookroo's summary

In a lively Bakongo folktale, a cunning hen faces a hungry crocodile ready to devour her. But when she calls him 'brother,' the crocodile hesitates, puzzled by her words. As he grapples with this unexpected twist, the hen's cleverness keeps her safe. What secret does she hold that makes the crocodile pause? Dive into this tale of wit and wonder, where a simple word changes everything.

From the publisher

Crocodile is determined to eat fat and juicy-looking Hen! But when he opens his mouth wide to swallow her, Hen calmly says, “My brother, don′t eat me,” and Crocodile just can′t do it. What does Hen mean? How can Crocodile be her brother? Does Hen know something Crocodile doesn′t? Clever Hen outwits the confused and hungry Crocodile in this comic folktale from the Bakongo people of Africa. Ages 4-6

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
47
Words
685
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
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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
49402
Publication
Published
December 24, 2002
First published
January 1, 1969
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064442633
LCCN
99045410
OCLC
42393516

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