If I Had a Crocodile
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

If I Had a Crocodile

By Gabby Dawnay, Alex Barrow (Illustrator)

Book #7 in the If I Had a... series

Imagine life with a crocodile as a pet—fun, games, and unexpected surprises await!

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32 pages
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In a whimsical tale, a little girl imagines the adventures of having a crocodile as a pet. From playing games to staying cool under pressure, this snappy companion brings unexpected fun. As the day winds down, the girl discovers the joys and challenges of life with a wild creature. Will her imagination lead to chaos or delight? Dive into this rhyming adventure to find out!

From the publisher

There’s more to a crocodile than its scaly skin and scary teeth–they stay cool under pressure (in part because they can’t sweat) and on a rainy day they love nothing more than a fast game of Snap!In this humorous, energetically rhyming tale, a little girl experiences exactly what life would be like with a wild creature for a pet. The latest in the bestselling IfI Had a . . . series, If I Had a Crocodile celebrates the fun of having a sassy, snappy pet.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about imaginationBooks about petsBooks about alligators and crocodilesBooks about bedtime and dreamsBooks about imagination and play
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The fine print

Book details

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Published
June 27, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780500653050

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