Have been perfectly contempt at your home and then one day had to suddenly leave for a new one? That is exactly what Crocodile has to do in this story from author Fred Marcellino. Perfectly happy at his Nile home, Crocodile was living the perfect life, feared by people and treated as royalty, his food was a step away and he had everything a growing crocodile could ever want. That is until Napoleon comes into town. I would tell you the rest of the story, but it is so good I have to let you read it yourself.
I cannot imagine a better book for students. Written for grades K-3 but good enough that I read it and found it enjoyable. Each page is filled with colorful, almost gallery quality illustrations, and the journey that the story takes the reader on is amazing. Marcellino really outdid himself on this book.
Teachers can use this book a means to teach about a number of different things, from the ancient Egyptian society to Napoleons reign on Paris. Even crocodile anatomy (maybe a stretch).
Readability- 5/5 Advanced readers in 1st grade and read this, but any student can enjoy it.
Illustrations- 5/5 Perfect images for this story, add humor and art to the story.
Application- 4/5 Students can take an educational journey the same that Crocodile does.
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