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