Dream Big and Other Life Lessons from the Enormous Crocodile
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Dream Big and Other Life Lessons from the Enormous Crocodile

Written by Roald Dahl · Illustrated by Quentin Blake

A cunning crocodile reveals his devious plans for a tasty meal. Will he succeed?

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The Enormous Crocodile has spent years crafting secret plans to catch his favorite meal: a juicy child. Now, he shares his sly wisdom in a darkly humorous book. With Quentin Blake's lively illustrations, discover the crocodile's clever tricks and devious advice. Will his cunning finally pay off, or will his plans be foiled once again? Dive into this grimly funny tale and find out if the crocodile's hunger will ever be satisfied.

From the publisher

A darkly funny gift book based on Roald Dahl’s beloved story The Enormous Crocodile, featuring art by Quentin Blake. The Enormous Crocodile has been employing “secret plans and clever tricks” for years, hoping to one day score his favorite meal: a juicy little child. And finally, he shares his wit and wisdom with a world hungry for his sage advice. Find out all of our devious villain’s tips and advice in this grim, but humorous gift book perfect for fans of All My Friends Are Dead. And with Quentin Blake’s illustrations, this full-color book will have readers plotting their own clever tricks in no time.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about mischiefBooks about animalsBooks about crocodilesBooks about reaching your potential (self-actualization)
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 9, 2019
First published
April 2, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781524792091

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