I, Crocodile

Written and illustrated by Fred Marcellino

A crocodile in Paris longs for the Nile as Napoleon's plans unfold.

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40 pages· 612 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD490L

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Bookroo's summary

A crocodile, taken from Egypt by Napoleon, becomes the sensation of Paris. But the city's delights can't satisfy his wild appetite. As he dreams of returning to the Nile, Napoleon's unpredictable schemes threaten his future. Can this exotic creature find his way back home, or will he be trapped in a world of chocolate mousse and admiration? Discover the crocodile's journey through a city that adores him, yet holds him captive.

From the publisher

While robbing Egypt’s mummies, sphinxes, and palm trees, Napoleon can’t resist bringing home a souvenir crocodile as well. All Paris is enchanted with this exotic creature. But for a crocodile with an appetite as big as his ego, being the toast of the town has its downside, too. What’s a crocodile who’s used to a dinner of flamingo, snake, or mongoose to make of chocolate mousse? Oh, to return to his beloved Nile! But fickle Napoleon has other plans for our hero…

Inspired by an obscure nineteenth-century French satire, I, Crocodile is the first book Fred Marcellino has written as well as illustrated.

2000 ALA Notable Children’s Book

1999 New York Times Best Illustrated Book

2000-2001 Georgia’s Picture Storybook Award &amp;amp; Georgia’s Children’s Book Award Masterlist

2000 ALA Notable Children’s Books