Who Will Kiss the Crocodile?

By Suzy Senior, Claire Powell (Illustrator)

A spell turns a princess into a sleeping crocodile. Who will dare to kiss her awake?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Princess Liss is cursed by an angry fairy, transforming her into a crocodile destined to sleep deeply at fifteen, only to awaken with a kiss. But who would dare kiss a crocodile? This whimsical twist on Sleeping Beauty invites readers into a world where bravery and humor collide. As Liss's fate hangs in the balance, the question remains: who will break the spell and restore her true form? Dive into this enchanting tale filled with rhymes and vibrant illustrations, where the unexpected awaits at every turn.

From the publisher

In this hilarious retelling of Sleeping Beauty, an angry fairy casts a spell that turns baby Princess Liss into a crocodile who will fall into a deep sleep, only to be woken by a kiss. But who will kiss the crocodile and break the spell? In this hilarious spin on the traditional fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, a certain fairy is not invited to the party for baby Princess Liss. So the angry fairy shows up at the party and casts a spell on the baby. The spell turns her into a crocodile and sends her into a deep sleep when she’s 15, only to be woken by a kiss. But who would dare to kiss a crocodile? The talented team behind the popular book Octopants offers up a fun take on the traditional fairy tale with rhyming text and energetic illustrations.

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