Overview

A wickedly funny cautionary tale about the perils of missing the most important meal of the day! Croc is running late for his shift as the river ferry. No time for breakfast. He'll pick up some donuts at the Hippo Hut. Only, Hippo's sold out! Good thing Croc has an emergency snack. Except, his banana has gone bad! Croc is going to have to work on an empty stomach, with loads of animals on his back. Croc gets hungrier and hungrier, thinking of donuts and ... other things to eat. Will he ever make it to lunch? Author and illustrator Colleen Larmour keeps the suspense level high in this playful picture book, with a fast-paced story told mostly in dialogue bubbles, spreads filled with animal antics and bright tropical colors, and funny, exaggerated depictions of Croc's growing hunger. A delicious romp, this book also serves as a terrific reminder that food is fuel.

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A fast-paced, comical reminder that breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.--The Horn Book ... a good addition to any home, school, or public library catering to young children.--l'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec - Quebec Library Association ... vibrant [and] humorous ... Crocodile's cautionary tale could be used for various story-hour themes.--School Library Journal A lively reminder about the most important meal of the day.--Kirkus Reviews Absolutely hilarious!--Children's Literature

Author Information

Colleen Larmour is a picture-book maker from Northern Ireland, where she lives with her family. She studied at Liverpool School of Art and Design and on the master's course in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Colleen has illustrated several books including Our Green City (Kids Can Press) and Making Friends (Walker Books).

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