A Crocodile in the Family

by Kitty Black

Daron Parton (Illustrator)

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A family of birds stumble across an egg in the bush and take it home with them. The family are thrilled when a little crocodile hatches from the egg, but the other animals are a little confused.

'Why do you keep him?' they ask. 'Is it because he's helpful?'

'He is helpful,' replies the family, 'but that's not why we keep him.'

As Croccy gets bigger, the bush animals become more confused. 'Is it because he's beautiful? Is it because he's fun? Is it because he makes a great coat rack? Is that it? Is that why you keep him?'

Croccy is beautiful, and he is fun, and he does make a great coat rack. But that's not why the family keep him. They keep Croccy because he belongs with them. And that's that.

A Crocodile in the Family is a beautiful picture book with a whole lot of heart about family in all its shapes and sizes. It's the perfect bedtime read for kids aged 3+.

'a sweet message about belonging and acceptance, with plenty of quirky details that little kids will love' West Australian

  • ISBN10 0734419503
  • ISBN13 9780734419507
  • Publish Date 25 August 2020
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country AU
  • Publisher Lothian Publishing Company
  • Imprint Lothian Books
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 32
  • Language English