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If I Had a Crocodile

By Alex Barrow and Gabby Dawnay

Adjectives

charming imaginative humorous rhythmic

Genres

Animals Humour Poetry/Verse

Synopsis

In this delightful rhyming tale, a young girl imagines the adventures she'd have with a pet crocodile. From playing musical instruments to enjoying a game of Snap on a rainy day, the crocodile proves to be a cool and jazzy companion. The story winds down as the girl drifts off to sleep, making it a perfect bedtime read.

About the author

Alex Barrow is a talented illustrator and author from the UK, best known for working on the popular ‘London series’ of picture books with author Joshua David Stein. Alex’s playful drawings bring stories to life with bright colours and fun characters. He loves inspiring children to imagine and enjoy reading and drawing every day.

Pages

28 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2025

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