{"product_id":"kind-crocodile","title":"Kind Crocodile","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kind crocodile leaves his pond to see the world, in this fresh and playful new board book from New York Times Illustrated Book Award winning author Leo Timmers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnimals are in danger--help, kind crocodile! Here comes a terrified mouse, a frightened hog, an antelope. One by one they find shelter on Crocodile's long back, while his big teeth scare their enemies away. GRRR!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a fun game of chase, the kind crocodile gives shelter to one animal after another on his long green back, scaring away their pursuers--until the load becomes too heavy and the crocodile doesn't feel so kind anymore, and turns on his friends. GRRRR!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut not for long: \"Just kidding!\" says Crocodile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Not kind!\" say the friends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis funny board book from Leo Timmers features his trademark detailed illustrations full of expression and a satisfying twist ending--will Crocodile gobble up his friends? Of course not, the kind crocodile is just pretending.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Kind Crocodile is a board book to enjoy again and again, with a lively game of chase and a message about teamwork at its heart. A larger format sturdy board book perfect for reading with toddlers and preschoolers who can join in with the fun repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeo Timmers was born in Belgium and has a large following as one of Belgium's pre-eminent picture book artists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranslated from the Dutch edition by Bill Nagelkerke.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for Kind Crocodile\u003cbr\u003e \"The humorously expressive illustrations are appealing, as are the prominent appearances of onomatopoeic animal howls incorporated at strategic points throughout.\"--Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A diverting reminder that kindness comes in all shapes and sizes--and sometimes requires community.\"--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Humorous, expressive illustrations.\"--Bank Street Best Books of 2023\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for Leo Timmers\u003cbr\u003e Elephant Island \"Yet another triumphant experiment for the award-winning Timmers.\"--The New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Is the Dragon? \"A lilting Seussian singsong, with wonderful, surprising rhymes, and little readers and their grown-ups will have a great time combining their voices and giggling through the proceedings.\"--starred, Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonkey On the Run \"The silly antics of the little monkey provide forward momentum, but the details in each illustration kept calling us back for a more thorough examination.\" A New York Times \/ New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book 2019\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGus's Garage \"Clearly, one animal's clutter is another pig's livelihood in this buoyant, rhyming tale.\"--The New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho's Driving? \"Belgian illustrator Leo Timmers creates a delightful play on the fable of \"The Tortoise and the Hare\", which sees the hare driving a racing car.\"--The Telegraph, Book of the Year 2020\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unity Books","offers":[{"title":"Kind Crocodile","offer_id":46450151030981,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/6679\/3413\/files\/978-1-77657-470-4.jpg?v=1782334754","url":"https:\/\/unitybooks.myshopify.com\/products\/kind-crocodile","provider":"Unity Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}