Winston & George
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2014 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Winston & George

By John Miller, Giuliano Cucco (Illustrator)

A crocodile and bird navigate a unique friendship filled with pranks and danger.

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56 pages· 786 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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In a lush riverbank, a patient crocodile named Winston and a mischievous bird named George form an unlikely bond. As George picks parasites from Winston's skin, he also warns of lurking dangers. But can their friendship withstand George's playful antics and the threats of the wild? Dive into a tale where loyalty and humor intertwine, revealing the delicate balance of nature's partnerships.

From the publisher

Gorgeously illustrated, this is the story of a crocodile and a crocodile bird. These animals exist in a symbiotic relationship. Crocodile birds pick leeches and lice from the crocodile’s skin and cry out whenever they see danger. In this story, Winston is a patient crocodile, George is a prankster, and their story is both sweet and dramatic.John Miller spent much of his youth tramping about the woods and swamps of Morris County, New Jersey. Later, these adventures inspired his children’s books and articles.Giuliano Cucco was an artist and illustrator. He and his wife were killed in a traffic accident in Rome in 2006. He is survived by a son and two grandchildren.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
56
Words
786
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD910L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about birdsBooks about alligators and crocodilesBooks about reptiles and amphibians
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~V
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
165446
Publication
Published
March 18, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781592701452

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