My Crocodile Does Not Bite
Ernest’s crocodile does not bite! It’s very well trained. But when Ernest brings the crocodile to the school’s pet show, his rival Cindy Lou gets very rude.
Cindy Lou is sure her poodle Fifi will win best in show. She doesn’t think Ernest’s croc should be allowed to compete. But Ernest and his friend have some tricks prepared. They’re going to prove that when a crocodile’s not busy biting, it can really put on a show!
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-4677-6740-8
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$22.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Carolrhoda Books ® |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2014-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 2.4 |
Author, Illustrator: Joe Kulka
Joe Kulka has written and illustrated My Crocodile Does Not Bite, Vacation’s Over! Return of the Dinosaurs, and the award-winning book Wolf’s Coming!. Joe lives in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
Awards
- Nebraska Golden Sower Award Nominee
- Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
Reviews
Booklist
“Brightly colored, cartoon illustrations depict an expressive, goofy-looking crocodile cavorting about and stealing the show.” —Booklist
School Library Journal
“This fun read-aloud will keep listeners and readers chuckling. Kulka’s spirited acrylic artwork gives personality to the characters and adds to the humor.” —School Library Journal
Publishers Weekly
“Absurdity abounds in Kulka’s tale of a clever boy who knows that telling the truth—just not the whole truth—can be pretty entertaining….[T]he wicked twist of an ending should catch most readers by surprise.” —Publishers Weekly