The Enormous Crocodile

Name: The Enormous Crocodile
Brand: Penguin Random House Children's UK
SKU: 9780241568644
Price: 21.0 NZD
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By Roald Dahl

3.79

( 22,478 ratings, 1,136 reviews)

Summary

The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl is about a greedy crocodile who plans to eat unsuspecting children. He devises several clever tricks to catch them, but his boastful nature and the intervention of other jungle animals threaten to disrupt his plans. This humorous and adventurous tale teaches a lesson about greed and cunning.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy imaginative tales featuring cunning and mischief. With Roald Dahl's signature wit and Quentin Blake's whimsical illustrations, it's perfect for young readers who love adventure, humour, and a hint of playful danger.

The Enormous Crocodile

Dahl's classic tale of one crocodile's blundering schemes to snack on little children is reissued in this picture book edition with a beautiful full-color interior and large trim to feature Blake's iconic art. Full color.

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The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. This foul fiend—the greediest croc in the whole river—wants to eat something juicy and delicious. His teeth sparkle like knives in the sun and he's getting hungrier and hungrier. But what can the greedy grumptious brute guzzle up?

Beware—he's looking for someone... someone who looks a lot like YOU!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Enormous Crocodile is praised for its imaginative storytelling, memorable characters, and delightful illustrations by Quentin Blake. Roald Dahl's signature humour and playful language captivate young readers, while the story's engaging plot carries a valuable moral lesson. The book is widely appreciated for its ability to entertain both children and adults alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241568644

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 62g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Roald Dahl

About the Author

Roald Dahl (Author) Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. He remains THE WORLD'S NUMBER ONE STORYTELLER. Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Quentin Blake has illustrated more than three hundred books and was Roald Dahl's favourite illustrator. In 1980 he won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he became the first ever Children's Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted for services to illustration.