| The Copy Crocs Contributor(s): Bedford, David (Author), Bolam, Emily (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561453048 ISBN-13: 9781561453047 Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $13.56 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2004 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Crocodile has a big imagination. He's always thinking up fun, new things to do, like sliding though mud puddles, sunbathing by shore, or floating downstream stretched out on a log. Crocodile has a big problem too. No matter what he does, all the other crocs follow him and copy him--every time! Crocodile finally manages to escape his fellow crocs, only to discover a surprising truth: doing things by himself is not nearly as much fun as being with his friends. David Bedford has created an appealing character and a situation that will resonate with children. Artist Emily Bolam's bold, expressive illustrations bring out the fun and humor of the story. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Alligators & Crocodiles |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2003016531 |
| Lexile Measure: 510 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 9.76" W x 10.14" (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 86530 Reading Level: 3.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Crocodile has a big imagination. But he has a big problem too. He's always thinking up fun, new things to do like sliding through mud puddles, sunbathing by the shore, or floating downstream stretched out on a log. But no matter what he does, all the other crocs follow him and copy him--every time Crocodile finally manages to escape his fellow crocs, only to discover a surprising truth: being by himself is not nearly as much fun as being with his friends. David Bedford has created an appealing character wrestling with a situation that will resonate with children. Artist Emily Bolam's bold, expressive illustrations bring out the fun and humor of the story. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bedford, David: - David Bedford grew up in England. He wanted to be a professional soccer player for a long time, but instead he became a biologist and worked at Stanford University. He is the author of over thirty books for children. He lives in England.Bolam, Emily: - Emily Bolam studied illustration at Brighton College of Art. Her first idea for a children's book began as a college project and was published upon her graduation. Since then, she has illustrated over a hundred books for children, by many different authors. She lives in England. |