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The Selfish Crocodile

By Faustin Charles and Michael Terry

Adjectives

heartwarming engaging colourful uplifting

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Deep in the jungle, a selfish crocodile refuses to share his river with anyone. The other animals are frightened and keep away, until one day the crocodile finds himself in trouble and needs help. Through kindness and teamwork, the animals show the crocodile the importance of sharing and friendship, teaching him a valuable lesson. This heartwarming story is perfect for young readers learning about caring for others.

About the author

Faustin Charles is a storyteller and poet from Trinidad, now living in the UK. He loves writing books for children, often inspired by nature and animals. One of his most famous books is 'The Selfish Crocodile'. Faustin enjoys visiting schools to share his stories and encourage everyone to enjoy reading and writing.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2010

Community rating

Average score: 4.78

From 9 readers

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