The Selfish Crocodile

I first read this book in German and loved it so much I thought that it would be a great gift for my grandson. It is about a crock that has an attitude. I only wish it were published in hardcover in English like the German version.

The Selfish Crocodile by Faustin Charles and Michael Terry is a very funny book. It is how a crocodile won't let anyone in the river except himself. Until one day when something happened to him and he discovered that he needs friends. He finds out the real meaning of friendship and that we can all get a long together.

The Selfish Crocodile offers a pleasant medium for teaching young children about kindness, selflessness, and the significance of living harmoniously with our fellow creatures. I highly recommend this book for ages 3 and up.

This "peachy" Pre-K teacher from Georgia gives "The Selfish Crocodile" an excellent review. I was introduced to the book at the Easter dinner table and instantly fell in love with the crocodile and his friends after reading it to my sister's 6 year old grandson. When everyone was ready to get up to leave the restaurant, the listening child would not consent to depart until the story had reached THE END. That sold me on knowing that this was a book that everyone would enjoy. Not only were we both very entertained by the content of the book, but our eyes were glued to the illustrations as we turned each page. As a dedicated teacher of the language arts, I am always on the lookout for books that are both entertaining and educational. This book is an exemplary example of both areas. I would like to dangle some of the excitement of the story in front of a prospective new buyer by saying that the selfish crocodile is much happier at the conclusion of the story because of an entertaining encounter with his new friends. The book lends itself to endless possibilites which might be taught about literacy and one's inner beauty or character. Some of my other favorite books about animals and their likes and dislikes of peers are: *The Rainbow Fish *The Grouchy Ladybug *Miss Moo Goes to the Zoo