The Crocodile Who Came for Dinner

Hotpot and Wolf have found an egg. A CROCODILE egg! Hotpot LOVES the crocodile, Omelette, and wants to snuggle and cuddle him. The other woodland animals aren't sure this is a good idea - surely CROCODILES are fearsome and ferocious beasts?! But when an emergency arises, and it's down to Omelette to save the day, will everyone change their mind?

About the author

Steve Smallman worked as a children's book illustrator for 20 years before he decided to 'have a go' at writing his own. Now, over 100 books later, he's still at it! He visits schools, libraries and festivals, and paints murals too! When he's not working, he enjoys holidays, watching TV, gardening and juggling grandchildren.Joëlle Dreidemy was born in Saint-Avold in France. She gained a diploma in Strasbourg in 2002 and a diploma from the famous Emile Cohl School in Lyon in 2004. Joëlle lives and works in Montpellier, producing illustrations for magazines and children's books.

Summary

The third instalment in the wonderful The Lamb Who Came for Dinner series from best-selling author, Steve Smallman (Poo in the Zoo, Monkey With a Bright Blue Bottom, Bear's Big Bottom) and beautifully illustrated by Joëlle Dreidemy.

Hotpot and Wolf have found an egg. A CROCODILE egg! Hotpot LOVES the crocodile, Omelette, and wants to snuggle and cuddle him. The other woodland animals aren't sure this is a good idea – surely CROCODILES are fearsome and ferocious beasts?! But when an emergency arises, and it's down to Omelette to save the day, will everyone change their mind?

This heartwarming story about finding friends in unexpected places and challenging stereotypes is ideal for existing fans of Hotpot and Wolf's stories and readers of The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water, Lost and Found, Weirdo and The Way Home for Wolf.

Product details

• Authors: Steve Smallman, Smallman Steve
• Assisted by: Joëlle Dreidemy (Illustration)
• Publisher: Bounce
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 6
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2022
• EAN: 9781788815987
• ISBN: 978-1-78881-598-7
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 265 mm x 230 mm x 4 mm
• Weight: 164 g
• Series: The Lamb Who Came For Dinner
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Alligators & Crocodiles, Interest age: from c 3 years, 0-5 years, Fiction, Picture Book, Non-character, Non Tie-in, Picture books 2-5 picture books 3-5 picture books 3-6, Read together share together books for sharing, Sharing learning to share playing together, teamwork working together books about teamwork, omelette crocodile fairy tale fairytale twisted fairytale, steve smallman poo in the zoo monkey bottom bestseller