{"product_id":"kind-crocodile-board-book","title":"Kind Crocodile - Board Book","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeo Timmers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLeo Timmers\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 7.52 x 10.07 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47300165894393,"sku":"9781776574704","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/R2pSQzkyWXhKbkM1Z2RLNDVuWXFGdz09.webp?v=1769253161","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/kind-crocodile-board-book","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}