A 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. Animals 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! In 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! But not for
long: "Just kidding!" says Crocodile. "Not kind!" say the friends. This 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. 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. Leo Timmers was
born in Belgium and has a large following as one of Belgium's pre-eminent picture book artists.
Translated from the Dutch edition by Bill Nagelkerke. Praise for Kind Crocodile "The
humorously expressive illustrations are appealing as are the prominent appearances of
onomatopoeic animal howls incorporated at strategic points throughout."-- Kirkus Reviews "A
diverting reminder that kindness comes in all shapes and sizes--and sometimes requires
community."-- Publishers Weekly "Humorous expressive illustrations."-- Bank Street Best Books
of 2023 Praise for Leo Timmers Elephant Island " Yet another triumphant experiment for the
award-winning Timmers."-- The New York Times Where 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
Monkey 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 Gus's Garage " Clearly
one animal's clutter is another pig's livelihood in this buoyant rhyming tale."-- The New York
Times Who'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
