{"product_id":"kind-crocodile-9781776574704b","title":"Kind Crocodile","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA kind crocodile leaves his pond to see the world, in this fresh and playful new board book from \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/span\u003e Illustrated Book Award winning author Leo Timmers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut not for long: “Just kidding!” says Crocodile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Not kind!” say the friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eKind Crocodile\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeo Timmers was born in Belgium and has a large following as one of Belgium’s pre-eminent picture book artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\"The humorously expressive illustrations are appealing, as are the prominent appearances of onomatopoeic animal howls incorporated at strategic points throughout.\"—\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A diverting reminder that kindness comes in all shapes and sizes—and sometimes requires community.\"—\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Humorous, expressive illustrations.\"—\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eBank Street Best Books of 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Gecko Press","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42819018162256,"sku":"9781776574704B","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9781776574704-l.jpg?v=1785874296","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/products\/kind-crocodile-9781776574704b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}