Watch Out for the Crocodile

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Watch Out for the Crocodile
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lisa Moroni
Illustrated by Eva Eriksson
Translated by Julia Marshall
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 195,Width 260
ISBN/Barcode 9781877579905
ClassificationsDewey:839.738
Audience
Preschool (0-5)

Publishing Details

Publisher Gecko Press
Imprint Gecko Press
Publication Date 1 March 2014
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

A delightful picture book about a father and daughter's trip into the wilderness, and how children and adults see the world so differently.

Author Biography

Lisa Moroni is Eva's daughter. She was born in Sweden in 1983. Watch Out for the Crocodile is her first book. Eva Eriksson is one of the world's great illustrators. Her awards include the Astrid Lindgren Prize and the August award and she is consistently nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen and other international awards. Eriksson has illustrated numerous books published by Gecko Press including the internationally popular My Happy Life junior fiction series.

Reviews

"Eriksson's illustrations convey intelligence, sensitivity and amusement in the young heroine." -- The New York Times (US) "The delicate illustrations echo the feel of the book beautifully and give lots to look at and discuss." -- Parents In Touch (UK) "An evocative nod to the power of lateral thinking and flights of fancy." -- Kirkus Reviews (US) "[The] skilful combination of text and illustration is book design of the highest order. It is also great fun." -- The Source