Beware of the Crocodile
By Martin Jenkins
Illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura
By Martin Jenkins
Illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura
Category: Children's Nonfiction
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$17.99
Mar 12, 2019 | ISBN 9780763675387 | 5-8 years
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Praise
Wry narration from Jenkins (The Squirrels’ Busy Year) and dreamy illustrations by Kitamura (My Hand) elevate what could be a pedestrian animal exploration…It’s not just a good crocodile reference; it’s a good introduction to reference books.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“If there’s one thing you should know about crocodiles, it’s that they’re really scary,” begins this enticing picture-book overview of the toothy reptiles…With its measured, coy joy in the fierce details, this is the crocodile book that many kids have been waiting for, and it will end up on repeat as a readaloud and a readalone for many.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
Kitamura’s mixed-media illustrations correspond with the text but include a bit of whimsy in extratextual features, such as the depiction of a nattily dressed crocodile scanning a restaurant menu of favored prey in the back matter. Chomp down on this one; there’s a lot of meat on these narrative bones.
—The Horn Book
It may be hard to love a crocodile but, by taking a humorous approach, Beware of the Crocodile manages to make this fearsome reptile almost endearing. The combination of informative, non-judgemental text and delightful illustrations makes this a perfect gift for any child who loves animals.
—New York Journal of Books
As fascinating to read as it is fun to look at, Beware of Crocodiles is fast-paced, full of facts, cool illustrations, and a dash of humor here and there, making this book educational and enjoyable.
—Reading Eagle (from Kendal Rautzhan’s "Books to Borrow")
Martin Jenkins writes in a playful, informative way about crocs and their habit of waiting just below the surface of lakes and rivers for passers-by who stop to have a drink…Satoshi Kitamura’s expressive style of illustration is perfectly suited to presenting these toothy monsters, whose curved jaws look—almost—as if they are smiling.
—The Wall Street Journal
Awards
Charlotte Zolotow Award RECOMMENDED 2020
NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children RECOMMENDED 2020
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