The Crocodile Skin
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Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 2019

The Crocodile Skin

Written by Jose Carlos Roman · Illustrated by Paolo Dommeniconi

Why did the crocodile's golden skin turn rough and dark?

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32 pages· ~460L
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In the heart of the Okavango, a crocodile with shimmering golden skin hides from the sun, venturing out only at night to share stories with an owl and a firefly. But when an elephant reveals his secret, the crocodile's world changes forever. What caused his transformation? Discover the legend that altered his fate.

From the publisher

According to an African legend, many many years ago crocodiles had smooth skin of a beautiful golden color. So why is their skin now rough and dark? To find out what happened, just open this book and let José Carlos Román and Paolo Domeniconi tell you.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
0–3
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~460L
Themes & topics
Books about alligators and crocodiles
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 1, 2018
First published
February 1, 2019
Publisher
La Fragatina
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9788416566693

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