{"product_id":"kind-crocodile-9781776574704","title":"Kind Crocodile","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA kind crocodile leaves his pond to see the world, in this fresh and playful new board book from \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003eIllustrated Book Award winning author Leo Timmers.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnimals are in danger--help, kind crocodile! Here comes a terrified mouse, a frightened hog, an antelope. One by one they find shelter on Crocodile's long back, while his big teeth scare their enemies away. GRRR!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a fun game of chase, the kind crocodile gives shelter to one animal after another on his long green back, scaring away their pursuers--until the load becomes too heavy and the crocodile doesn't feel so kind anymore, and turns on his friends. GRRRR!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut not for long: \"Just kidding!\" says Crocodile. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Not kind!\" say the friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis funny board book from Leo Timmers features his trademark detailed illustrations full of expression and a satisfying twist ending--will Crocodile gobble up his friends? Of course not, the kind crocodile is just pretending.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eKind Crocodile \u003c\/em\u003eis a board book to enjoy again and again, with a lively game of chase and a message about teamwork at its heart. A larger format sturdy board book perfect for reading with toddlers and preschoolers who can join in with the fun repetition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeo Timmers was born in Belgium and has a large following as one of Belgium's pre-eminent picture book artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslated from the Dutch edition by Bill Nagelkerke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eKind Crocodile\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"The humorously expressive illustrations are appealing, as are the prominent appearances of onomatopoeic animal howls incorporated at strategic points throughout.\"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A diverting reminder that kindness comes in all shapes and sizes--and sometimes requires community.\"--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Humorous, expressive illustrations.\"--\u003cem\u003eBank Street Best Books of 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Leo Timmers\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eElephant Island \"\u003c\/em\u003eYet another triumphant experiment for the award-winning Timmers.\"--\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eWhere Is the Dragon? \"\u003c\/em\u003eA lilting Seussian singsong, with wonderful, surprising rhymes, and little readers and their grown-ups will have a great time combining their voices and giggling through the proceedings.\"--starred, \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eMonkey On the Run \"\u003c\/em\u003eThe silly antics of the little monkey provide forward momentum, but the details in each illustration kept calling us back for a more thorough examination.\" A \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003e\/ New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eGus's Garage \"\u003c\/em\u003eClearly, one animal's clutter is another pig's livelihood in this buoyant, rhyming tale.\"--\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eWho's Driving? \u003c\/em\u003e\"Belgian illustrator Leo Timmers creates a delightful play on the fable of \"The Tortoise and the Hare\", which sees the hare driving a racing car.\"--\u003cem\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e, Book of the Year 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11956622\"\u003eLeo Timmers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gecko Press (Tm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Board Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.52h x 10.07w x 0.66d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781776574704\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1776574702\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-JUV\"\u003eJuvenile Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-JUV002010\"\u003eAnimals | Alligators \u0026amp; Crocodiles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-JUV\"\u003eJuvenile Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-JUV019000\"\u003eHumorous Stories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-JUV\"\u003eJuvenile Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-JUV039200\"\u003eSocial Themes | Manners \u0026amp; Etiquette\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gecko Press (Tm)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48111753920749,"sku":"9781776574704","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_4e2ef7b0-3a4a-47da-a427-cbe7a95247ca.jpg?v=1747663901","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/kind-crocodile-9781776574704","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}