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African Animal Tales: Cross Crocodile

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title African Animal Tales: Cross Crocodile
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mwenye Hadithi
Illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway
SeriesAfrican Animal Tales
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 259,Width 215
ISBN/Barcode 9780340970331
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
Preschool (0-5)
Illustrations 4-colour

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Hodder Children's Books
Publication Date 5 August 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Long ago on the Great African Plains, it was so dry before the rain came that all the animals were hot, and thirsty, and hungry. All, that is, except Cross Crocodile. This is the story of how Monkey tricked Crocodile into sharing his food with the other animals.

Author Biography

Mwenye Hadithi was born in Nairobi in a rambling brick and wood house surrounded by ten acres. His early life was full of animals. He attended London University, studying languages and foreign literature. When his first attempts at short stories and radio plays were sold immediately, he decided to be the next great African Writer. Adrienne is a great lover of all forms of nature. She lives in the Republic of Ireland.

Reviews

Another colourful and well-illustrated crocodile tail * Bournemouth Echo *