{"product_id":"beware-of-the-crocodile-isbn-9780763675387","title":"Beware of the Crocodile","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore an informative, playfully illustrated story about one of the world’s most dangerous animals: the crocodile.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou probably know a little about crocodiles already. They’re reptiles, they have an awful lot of teeth, and they’re pretty scary — at least, the big ones are! They’re not very fussy about what they eat, and when it comes to hunting down dinner, crocodiles are very determined . . . and very cunning. But there’s more to crocodiles than just their appetites. They love to nap on warm sandbanks and cool off in calm waters, and crocodile mothers are very gentle with their babies. This fascinating look at one of Earth’s most infamous creatures is full of information for amateur scientists, with back matter that includes an index, notes on species, and suggestions for further reading.Wry narration from Jenkins (\u003ci\u003eThe Squirrels’ Busy Year\u003c\/i\u003e) and dreamy illustrations by Kitamura (\u003ci\u003eMy Hand\u003c\/i\u003e) elevate what could be a pedestrian animal exploration...It’s not just a good crocodile reference; it’s a good introduction to reference books.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.\u003cbr\u003e—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKitamura’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.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt may be hard to love a crocodile but, by taking a humorous approach, \u003ci\u003eBeware of the Crocodile \u003c\/i\u003emanages 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.\u003cbr\u003e—New York Journal of Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs fascinating to read as it is fun to look at, \u003ci\u003eBeware of Crocodiles \u003c\/i\u003eis fast-paced, full of facts, cool illustrations, and a dash of humor here and there, making this book educational and enjoyable.\u003cbr\u003e—Reading Eagle (from Kendal Rautzhan's \"Books to Borrow\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMartin 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.\u003cbr\u003e—The Wall Street Journal\u003cb\u003eMartin Jenkins \u003c\/b\u003ehas written many celebrated books for children, including \u003ci\u003eThe Emperor’s Egg, \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Jane Chapman, and \u003ci\u003eCan We Save the Tiger?,\u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Vicky White. Martin Jenkins lives in England, where he works as a conservation biologist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSatoshi Kitamura\u003c\/b\u003e won the Mother Goose Award for the most exciting newcomer to children's book illustration for \u003ci\u003eAngry Arthur, \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Hiawyn Oram. Satoshi Kitamura lives in Japan.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301148971237,"sku":"NP9780763675387","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763675387.jpg?v=1767722513","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/beware-of-the-crocodile-isbn-9780763675387","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}