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24 pp.
| Holiday |
April, 2014 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8234-3048-2$16.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Tom Jellett.
This Australian import features two crocodile bullies who intimidate everyone in the swamp until a huge, mean croc named Betty arrives. As they retreat, they inadvertently scare Betty so badly she falls into a mudhole. They kindly help her out, and all three become best friends. The humorous story and illustrations keep the pages turning, though the crocs' change of heart is pretty predictable.