The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water

Written by Gemma Merino

Part of the Gemma Merino Picture series

A crocodile who hates water discovers a surprising truth about himself.

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32 pages· 231 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD480L
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Bookroo's summary

A little crocodile struggles with his dislike for water, unlike his peers. Despite his efforts to fit in, a sneeze during a swim reveals a startling secret. Could he be something else entirely? Dive into this charming tale of self-discovery and embrace the joy of being different.

From the publisher

Meet a most unusual crocodile! Everybody knows that crocodiles love water, but this little crocodile is different–he doesn’t like it at all! He tries to his best to change, but when attempt at swimming causes a shiver then a sneeze–could it be that this little crocodile isn’t a crocodile at all? A hilarious and uplifting story about being yourself from a talented debut author-illustrator!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
231
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
170859
Publication
Published
April 5, 2014
First published
January 1, 2013
Publisher
NorthSouth Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780735841635

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