The Selfish Crocodile
By Faustin Charles and Michael Terry
When a selfish crocodile needs help, will the frightened animals come to his rescue?
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What is The Selfish Crocodile about?
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)
This edition
2010
First published
1998
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