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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1969 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Crocodile and Hen
By Joan M Lexau, Doug Cushman (Illustrator)
A hen outsmarts a hungry crocodile by calling him 'brother.'
3.7/5 Goodreads · 71 ratings
47 pages· 685 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
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
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