{"product_id":"9781776574704","title":"Kind Crocodile","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\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\u003e Illustrated Book Award winning author Leo Timmers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\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\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\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\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\u003eBut not for long: “Just kidding!” says Crocodile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\u003e“Not kind!” say the friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\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\u003e is 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\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\u003eLeo Timmers was born in Belgium and has a large following as one of Belgium’s pre-eminent picture book artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\u003eTranslated from the Dutch edition by Bill Nagelkerke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\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\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\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\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\u003e\"Humorous, expressive illustrations.\"—\u003cem\u003eBank Street Best Books of 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\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\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\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\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\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\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\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\n\u003cp xmlns=\"http:\/\/ns.editeur.org\/onix\/3.0\/reference\"\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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lerner Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Board Book","offer_id":67731470090295,"sku":"9781776574704","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0152\/7041\/2388\/files\/9781776574704_28101.jpg?v=1794250349","url":"https:\/\/booksofwonder.com\/products\/9781776574704","provider":"Books of Wonder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}