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Jock the Croc is a whimsical children's poetic tale that recounts the life of a crocodile named Jock, whose life undergoes a peculiar metamorphosis. It all begins with his name, mysteriously endowing him with an ever-increasing sense of Scottishness. As the story unfolds, Jock transforms into a fully-fledged tartan-clad, bagpipe-playing Scotsman with a weakness for haggis, much to the bewilderment of his family and fellow crocodiles, who content themselves with lounging on riverbanks. The plot thickens when, many years later, it is revealed that Jock is not only alive but may be encountered in the wilds of either Scotland or Africa. Children adventuring through lochs jungles might hear Jock upon his pipe. Those fortunate enough to find him might also be led to his secret Scottish city inhabited by hundreds of kilt-wearing crocodiles. It's said that an encounter with Jock the Croc could impart that same Scottishness that transformed his life. So, you may find yourself saying ""Och aye the noo!"" when you meant to say something entirely different - so it really could happen to you!

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This story is so, so funny and witty. Love it!! - Emma A lovely story which is good fun - Steve This is truly the best book ever! Special Needs student will benefit from it. It is too funny.- Emmanuella Alausa I think this is a great kids read. When reading to the kids, they were engaged and riveted by the storyline - Brilliant book indeed! - Ayo Your child will love this book and so will you! It's such an imaginative and funny story and will inspire kids to follow their own path and passions, regardless of cultural pressures to conform to the status quo. It's ok to be different, to stand out, to be you. Also the illustrations are fab! A must read! - T. Nixon

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S. M. Robert spent forty years as a children's photographer (as Steve Mussell) and many of his book ideas come from mini-stories he told his young and often timid subjects to get them in the mood for a shoot. Influenced by Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear and C. S. Lewis his appetite isfor larger-than-life and comic tales often written as poetry. He has five children and nine grandchildren. He and his Ukrainian wife Asya live in London, but how he met her there and romanced her in Kyiv is the subject of another story. Evgenia Malina wonderfully Illustrated Jock the Croc and became a fantastic partner in the creation of the book. She added marvellously to the story's humour and introduced the colonial and regal style to the characters and buildings in Jock's world. Originally from Kazakstan she now lives in London.

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