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The Selfish Crocodile
A contemporary classic in which a very selfish crocodile sees the error of his ways.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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Faustin Charles
34 books4 followersFaustin Charles was born in Trinidad in 1944 and his passion for writing started when he was still at school. As there are no publishing houses in the Caribbean, he came to the conclusion that he would have to move to Britain or the United States in order to have a career.
He has been regularly published since 1969 but has not confined his talents to the written word.. He is passionate about the culture, myths and folktales of the whole Caribbean area and has worked tirelessly to promote knowledge, interest and understanding amongst ex-patriots and his adopted countrymen alike.
He has been the Community Literacy Officer in Enfield since 1997 and has encouraged many youngsters to realise the richness and pleasure of the written word. He undertakes freelance engagements of storytelling and poetry reading and has enjoyed such diverse appointments as a creative writing fellowship at Warwick University and the writer in residence at Wormwood Scrubs. He is a charismatic and compelling storyteller touring schools and community venues.
He has published three collections of poetry and his work is in all the major anthologies of Caribbean verse. He has published two adult novel Sign Posts of the Jumbie and The Black Magic Man of Brixton.
More recently he has built a successful career as a writer for children, publishing both poems and stories with publishing houses such as Longmans, Penguin and Bloomsbury. His The Selfish Crocodile has now sold over 100,000 copies.
'Faustin Charles offers an utterance of his own, which promises to push the frontier of West Indian expression in poetry one understanding further on' Kamau Brathwaite.
'Faustin Charles' work seems to me outstandingly successful in capturing certain essentially West Indian qualities - the mixture of European and African cultures, of the bizarre and the beautiful, the grotesque and the sinister. The "climate of the heart", which West Indians know of but cannot always communicate, speaks clearly and delicately in his work.' Edward Lucie-Smith.
He has been regularly published since 1969 but has not confined his talents to the written word.. He is passionate about the culture, myths and folktales of the whole Caribbean area and has worked tirelessly to promote knowledge, interest and understanding amongst ex-patriots and his adopted countrymen alike.
He has been the Community Literacy Officer in Enfield since 1997 and has encouraged many youngsters to realise the richness and pleasure of the written word. He undertakes freelance engagements of storytelling and poetry reading and has enjoyed such diverse appointments as a creative writing fellowship at Warwick University and the writer in residence at Wormwood Scrubs. He is a charismatic and compelling storyteller touring schools and community venues.
He has published three collections of poetry and his work is in all the major anthologies of Caribbean verse. He has published two adult novel Sign Posts of the Jumbie and The Black Magic Man of Brixton.
More recently he has built a successful career as a writer for children, publishing both poems and stories with publishing houses such as Longmans, Penguin and Bloomsbury. His The Selfish Crocodile has now sold over 100,000 copies.
'Faustin Charles offers an utterance of his own, which promises to push the frontier of West Indian expression in poetry one understanding further on' Kamau Brathwaite.
'Faustin Charles' work seems to me outstandingly successful in capturing certain essentially West Indian qualities - the mixture of European and African cultures, of the bizarre and the beautiful, the grotesque and the sinister. The "climate of the heart", which West Indians know of but cannot always communicate, speaks clearly and delicately in his work.' Edward Lucie-Smith.
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May 5, 2011
This story is not exactly original, about a mouse that helps a crocodile with a bad tooth, but the pictures were engaging and colorful. My littlest one loved this book, particularly the final page with all of the animals swimming around in the water.
January 15, 2022
Text-To-Self Connection
The Selfish Crocodile by Faustin Charles reminds me of when I was a child. When I was in the first grade, there was a very mean girl that used to not share toys at recess with any of the children. Heather realized that she didn't have any friends to play with one day. She realized that in order to have a friend, you have to be a friend. Heather reminded me of the selfish crocodile. The crocodile never wanted to share the river with the other animals either. The crocodile had a changed of heart also and realized the river was big enough for him and his friends.
The Selfish Crocodile by Faustin Charles reminds me of when I was a child. When I was in the first grade, there was a very mean girl that used to not share toys at recess with any of the children. Heather realized that she didn't have any friends to play with one day. She realized that in order to have a friend, you have to be a friend. Heather reminded me of the selfish crocodile. The crocodile never wanted to share the river with the other animals either. The crocodile had a changed of heart also and realized the river was big enough for him and his friends.
June 27, 2022
#54 of 2022
November 11, 2012
This is an excellent book with colourful pictures and good size font writing. This book also comes with a CD and is great for guided reading or free flow activity in EYFS/KS1/KS2 years. This book is about a selfish crocodile who would not let anyone drink from or swim in the river and said that it was 'his river', all the animals feared him. However, one day the crocodile was in lots of pain due to a bad tooth and no one helped him because they were so scared from him. But a little mouse was brave and went inside the mouth of the crocodile and took out his bad tooth and the crocodile was no longer in pain. The crocodile realised how mean he was being to all the animals and felt bad so he decided to become friends with all the animals. He thanked the mouse and allowed all the animals to drink from and swim in the river whenever they liked.
The story is a very pleasant and engaging story since it has colouful pictures and diologues children could say in different voices according to the animal saying it which makes it an interactive book. The moral of the story is that it is not nice to be selfish or mean to anyone and that it is very important to share which is something that children could be taught through this story book. I really enjoyed the story since it is simple yet has a great impact on children by showing through the story how a selfish crocodile changed into a friendly crocodile which is something that can be used when dealing with issues, such as, bullying.
This book is good for whole class, book corner and guided reading sessions. The pictures and writing makes this book suitable for Reception to Year 3/4 children. The CD makes the book suitable for children with SEN and EAL since they might have difficulty reading the words hence, they can listen to the story and look at the pictures.
The story is a very pleasant and engaging story since it has colouful pictures and diologues children could say in different voices according to the animal saying it which makes it an interactive book. The moral of the story is that it is not nice to be selfish or mean to anyone and that it is very important to share which is something that children could be taught through this story book. I really enjoyed the story since it is simple yet has a great impact on children by showing through the story how a selfish crocodile changed into a friendly crocodile which is something that can be used when dealing with issues, such as, bullying.
This book is good for whole class, book corner and guided reading sessions. The pictures and writing makes this book suitable for Reception to Year 3/4 children. The CD makes the book suitable for children with SEN and EAL since they might have difficulty reading the words hence, they can listen to the story and look at the pictures.
June 13, 2012
'The Selfish Crocodile' by Faustin Charles is a great read for those children studying the EYFS. The story tells of a scary crocodile who rules the river and he has every other animal fearing him. As the story develops we find that the crocodile falls into trouble; he has serious toothache! The story is a great read to use to reaffirm the learning of habitats and animals as the book displays a wide variety of different animals. The book focuses on 'not judging a book by its' cover' and this is a really important message for children to learn, therefore it is a great book to use with relation to circle time and Science. The illustrations are bright and bold and really keep the children focused in on the story, especially as they hunt for all of the different animals on the page! A lovely book to share with little ones.
June 5, 2012
This book is about a crocodile that does not let other animals in the water. If other animals do go in the lake he eats them up.
However when the crocodile gets a terrible pain in his mouth, none of the animals go and help him as they are scared but the mouse goes inside his mouth and takes his bad tooth out. The crocodile pain is gone after that and he lets the mouse and all the other animals come and play in the water with him.
The book teaches children how not to be selfish and to share things. It has lots of big pictures and I would recommend this book for early years specifically for nursery and reception children.
However when the crocodile gets a terrible pain in his mouth, none of the animals go and help him as they are scared but the mouse goes inside his mouth and takes his bad tooth out. The crocodile pain is gone after that and he lets the mouse and all the other animals come and play in the water with him.
The book teaches children how not to be selfish and to share things. It has lots of big pictures and I would recommend this book for early years specifically for nursery and reception children.
October 6, 2012
All the animals in the forest were banished from the river by the selfish crocodile. He told the animals it was his river and threatened that any animal who entered will be eaten. Then one day the crocodile was in need of a helping hand. He cried out in pain with toothache. A daring mouse darted into his mouth and pulled out the troublesome tooth. From that day on, the crocodile changed his ways, he welcomed all his new friends to join him in the river. This book is suitable for KS1 and KS2 at storytime or independant reading. This story teaches children the importance of sharing or to initiate a discussion about bullying. I would happily use this book as a resource in my classroom.
September 18, 2013
This story is about a crocodile who is behaving selfishly. He doesn’t want to share HIS river with the other animals but soon realises the error of his ways. I enjoyed reading this book. I thought the story was great and I loved the illustrations in it, they are well drawn and amusing at times so I can see it engaging a child’s attention. As there’s an assortment of animals drawn, this book could be used to teach about different types of wildlife. It could also be used to emphasise the importance of being kind to one another. With the simple language and large text I would introduce this book to read to a class of year 2 children and year 3 for independent reading depending on ability.
October 7, 2024
The Selfish Crocodile by Faustin Charles and illustrated by Michael Terry is a timeless children’s story with vibrant, classic illustrations that bring the jungle and its characters to life. The artwork is bold and colorful, with a style that feels wonderfully distinct compared to modern picture books. Terry’s illustrations have a rich, saturated palette that adds energy to the story, making the jungle scenes pop with vividness and charm. This old-school artistic flair gives the book an unusual appeal, one that isn’t often seen in today’s more minimalist or digitally rendered illustrations. The detailed and lively visuals add depth to the characters, especially the selfish crocodile, whose transformation is central to the story.
The plot follows a selfish crocodile who lives in a forest and fiercely guards "his" river, refusing to let any other animals come near it. From the largest to the tiniest creatures, no one dares approach the river when the crocodile is lounging in the sun, sharpening his teeth with a stick. His selfishness is loud and clear, as he threatens to eat anyone who gets close to the water, forcing the other animals to trek farther and farther for a drink. The crocodile’s dominating presence seems unstoppable, and the animals learn to avoid him at all costs.
However, everything changes when one day, a groan of pain echoes through the forest. The once intimidating crocodile is now helpless with a swollen jaw and a terrible toothache. While the other animals feel pity for the crocodile, none are brave enough to approach him and offer help. But then, a tiny mouse appears, shocking everyone. The mouse bravely runs straight toward the crocodile’s open mouth, which leaves the other animals both amazed and worried. Is the mouse brave or mad, they wonder? But the mouse is determined and begins to pull out the crocodile’s broken tooth. The scene is both tense and unexpected—will the crocodile snap at the mouse or accept the help? To everyone’s surprise, the mouse successfully removes the tooth, and the crocodile, now relieved of his pain, smiles broadly for the first time. As a gesture of gratitude, the crocodile offers the mouse a juicy nut, and the two become the most unlikely of friends. The story concludes with a touching resolution as the crocodile, no longer selfish, invites all the animals to come drink from the river. The fear they once felt toward him vanishes, and soon, animals of all sizes are enjoying the river together.
The simplicity of the story belies its deeper message about kindness and the ripple effect it can have. Through the small act of courage and generosity from the mouse, the once selfish and fearsome crocodile learns the power of kindness and shares it in return. This transformation, from selfishness to generosity, teaches young readers the importance of empathy, bravery, and helping others even when it seems daunting. The crocodile’s journey shows that even the smallest act of kindness can change someone’s heart, leading them to spread that kindness to others.
The Selfish Crocodile is a perfect read for young children, with its easy-to-understand language and engaging illustrations. The moral of the story is clear: kindness is contagious, and even the toughest creatures can soften with a little help from someone brave and selfless. It’s a delightful reminder of how small gestures can lead to big changes, and that sometimes, all it takes is one brave mouse to turn a crocodile’s world around.
The plot follows a selfish crocodile who lives in a forest and fiercely guards "his" river, refusing to let any other animals come near it. From the largest to the tiniest creatures, no one dares approach the river when the crocodile is lounging in the sun, sharpening his teeth with a stick. His selfishness is loud and clear, as he threatens to eat anyone who gets close to the water, forcing the other animals to trek farther and farther for a drink. The crocodile’s dominating presence seems unstoppable, and the animals learn to avoid him at all costs.
However, everything changes when one day, a groan of pain echoes through the forest. The once intimidating crocodile is now helpless with a swollen jaw and a terrible toothache. While the other animals feel pity for the crocodile, none are brave enough to approach him and offer help. But then, a tiny mouse appears, shocking everyone. The mouse bravely runs straight toward the crocodile’s open mouth, which leaves the other animals both amazed and worried. Is the mouse brave or mad, they wonder? But the mouse is determined and begins to pull out the crocodile’s broken tooth. The scene is both tense and unexpected—will the crocodile snap at the mouse or accept the help? To everyone’s surprise, the mouse successfully removes the tooth, and the crocodile, now relieved of his pain, smiles broadly for the first time. As a gesture of gratitude, the crocodile offers the mouse a juicy nut, and the two become the most unlikely of friends. The story concludes with a touching resolution as the crocodile, no longer selfish, invites all the animals to come drink from the river. The fear they once felt toward him vanishes, and soon, animals of all sizes are enjoying the river together.
The simplicity of the story belies its deeper message about kindness and the ripple effect it can have. Through the small act of courage and generosity from the mouse, the once selfish and fearsome crocodile learns the power of kindness and shares it in return. This transformation, from selfishness to generosity, teaches young readers the importance of empathy, bravery, and helping others even when it seems daunting. The crocodile’s journey shows that even the smallest act of kindness can change someone’s heart, leading them to spread that kindness to others.
The Selfish Crocodile is a perfect read for young children, with its easy-to-understand language and engaging illustrations. The moral of the story is clear: kindness is contagious, and even the toughest creatures can soften with a little help from someone brave and selfless. It’s a delightful reminder of how small gestures can lead to big changes, and that sometimes, all it takes is one brave mouse to turn a crocodile’s world around.
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October 13, 2022
This story is precious and essential to elementary classroom shelves. The story talks about a very large, scary and selfish crocodile that is very territorial over their river. He warns all the other animals that if they come near his river he will bite them or attack them. All the animals are scared of him and walk miles away to the next river to drink any water. One day the crocodile snaps his tooth on a twig and begins crying through the entire jungle for anyone to help him. All the animals stay far away - knowing not to trust the selfish crocodile. One very small, brave mouse runs up the crocodiles body and into his mouth to pull out the cracked tooth. All the other animals thought the crocodile was sure to eat the little brave mouse. The crocodile was very thankful of the mouse and was given a nut to eat as a reward for helping him. After some time the crocodile realizes how boring his life has become being all alone. He changes his selfish ways by offering the river to all the other animals. The crocodile says, "Please come to drink and bathe in the river! I won't hurt you! The river belongs to all of us!". The other creatures were no longer afraid and although the crocodile was sometimes grumpy they learned to love him.
The major themes here are friendship, selfishness/selflessness, compassion, empathy and emotions. This book can be used in many ways in a classroom perspective- it can teach the students about being compassionate to those in need and you never know what may happen as well as being friendly to all so that you don't grow a bad reputation like the selfish crocodile had grown. This book uses many great words that could be discussed as a vocabulary lesson: such as selfish, peeked, appeared, chattered, brave, crept, hush, astonished, enormous and invitation etc.
The major themes here are friendship, selfishness/selflessness, compassion, empathy and emotions. This book can be used in many ways in a classroom perspective- it can teach the students about being compassionate to those in need and you never know what may happen as well as being friendly to all so that you don't grow a bad reputation like the selfish crocodile had grown. This book uses many great words that could be discussed as a vocabulary lesson: such as selfish, peeked, appeared, chattered, brave, crept, hush, astonished, enormous and invitation etc.
November 3, 2020
I believe this book is very different from all the other animal books I used to read growing up. A mouse helping a crocodile, very different. The difference between this book and the others is what makes it so astonishing. This book is so cute and so are the funny illustrations. A selfish crocodile refuses to share "His" river with any of the other animals. Poor animals would have to travel miles to get to another river to be able to drink and bathe. One day, crocodile had a swollen mouth and was groaning in pain. The animals rushed to see what happened, but none of the animals did anything. They just watched and waited. Some were even hoping that he would die, so they can have some share of the river. Eventually, a tiny mouse came to the crocodile's rescue and pulled out his aching tooth. Crocodile thanked the mouse for it and they soon became best friends. Finally, crocodile invited all the other animals to drink and bathe in the river. They all became close friends and loved one another. This book teaches young children how cruel it is to be selfish and how if you do good for others... good will come to you.
May 12, 2021
I love the details to the scales of the crocodile. The illustrations are very well done. The pictures are full of vibrant colors. The pencil stokes can be seen in some of there illustrations which helps the reader to feel the emotion. The story follows a selfish crocodile that ran everyone away from his river. He didn't't want anyone to drink or bathe in his river. He threatened the other creatures to stay away. They stayed away out of fear of being eaten. One day they heard a loud groan. The crocodile was in pain. The other animals too close to him but not too close. They watched him as he was in pain. Finally a mouse crawls up the crocodile and into his mouth. The mouse helped the crocodile by pulling out his broken tooth. The mouse and crocodile became really good friends. He learns how to share his river with the other creatures. This is a great book to show kids the fact of being selfish. Because the crocodile was selfish and scared away all the other creatures none of them wanted to help him when he had an issue. This would be a great party shall children why it is good to treat people kindly and share.
May 12, 2021
In this story, we get to meet a big scary crocodile who selfishly declared the nearby pond as his and would eat any animals who dared to come near it. One day the animals from the jungle heard a pain cry coming from the pond. They thought it might have been an animal caught by the crocodile, so they all went to investigate. Once they arrived at the pond, they saw that no other animals were hurt. It was the selfish crocodile himself needing help, but no one wanted to help him. A little mouse climbed at the top of his headband saw the cause of his pain. He has a bad tooth! The mouse pulled it out. The mouse expressed that we all need friends to help us in times of need. He was challenged for his selfish attitude towards others in the pond. This book offers friendship, and most importantly sharing is caring. This is a great book to teach a lesson when kids are not being very nice. It is filled with beautiful illustrations. Each page is filled with green, brown, and all the things you would find in a jungle.
April 18, 2023
The story is about a crocodile who wants the river all to himself. He doesn’t want to share with all the other animals, so he yells at them to leave. All the animals flee far away from the river away from the crocodile. Soon after the animals awake to loud noise and assume it is an animal who got too close to the alligator but when they went to see they found the alligator lying on its back in pain. At first the animals think that if they leave the alligator alone, he will stay in pain, and they feel free to use the river again but then the animals feel sorry for the alligator and help him feel better. Afterwards the alligator is grateful and shares the river with the other animals. This story is a great read aloud for children and easy to understand. It shows the importance of sharing and the consequences if you don’t. All In all, being selfish will only make you feel lonely, and you won’t have anyone to ask for help when you need it most.
February 16, 2025
A delightful tale about a self centred, angry crocodile who learns the value of friendship and sharing nature and its bounty with all the creatures of the land. The story cleverly explores themes of sharing and kindness, making it a valuable lesson for young readers. My 4 YOs were on the edge of their seats to know what happens next. Initially they were a little apprehensive because the illustrations in the book are very well done and convincing. But they were certainly hooked. While the crocodile's initial selfishness might be off-putting, his eventual change of heart offers a heartwarming message. A smile quickly appeared on the little ones faces at the end. The cynical adult in my kept waiting for a twist all through the book. However, I am only glad that this one ends on a happy note. Somedays we need that happy ending. This book is a charming read-aloud choice for preschoolers. Overall, we loved this classic for both, entertainment and a gentle moral lesson.
November 10, 2021
This is a great book to use in PSHE lessons as it teaches the children the impact of being selfish and dealing with someone who is. The crocodile begins by not allowing anyone to drink from the river and makes everyone scared of him after he threatens them. But one day, he is in extreme pain and all the animals are concerned but afraid to ask what is wrong. Except for a small mouse who leaps into help the crocodile by removing a tooth. The crocodile was grateful to the mouse and rewards the mouse. Soon after, the crocodile and the mouse become friends and the crocodile invites everyone else to drink and bathe in the river. This is a great message for children as it teaches them that even though someone is horrible how you treat them can change the for the better. This would be beneficial in as a stimulus in situations looking at bullying.
October 12, 2022
A selfish crocodile banishes all the other creatures away from the river and he claims that it's all his. This makes the other animals walk miles to get something to drink and bathe. One day, they hear the crocodile groaning and moaning in pain and they all go for a closer look. They find the crocodile laying on his belly and some of the creatures think he is about to die. But a brave little mouse runs up the crocodile's tail and into his mouth and reveals he has a cracked tooth. The mouse takes the tooth out and the crocodile instantly feels better. He thanks the mouse and they become friends, soon the crocodile started to invite the rest of the animals back to the river. I enjoyed this book and really loved the illustrations. The bright colors of the animals and their wide eyes were super cute.
April 22, 2020
A large crocodile lived in the deep river. He was a selfish crocodile who does not want to share his river. He threatens that he will eat them if they come to his river. Then one day the crocodile is in pain and no one wants to help. The mouse pulls out one of his teeth and the crocodile no longer is in pain. As a reward for helping his pain, the crocodile give the mouse a juicy nut. They become good friends and the crocodile invites all the animals to the river. The theme of the book is to not be selfish because one day you will need help and no one will want to help if you were mean to them. I liked the story because it had a good theme and it was interesting to read to find out what was going to happen.
June 10, 2020
Genre: Picture Book
Grade Level: Early Primary/Primary (K-3)
The selfish crocodile was very mean to the forest creatures. He did not want to share the river with them and threatened them every day to stay out of the water. He was mean until he needed someone to help him. A tiny forest animal helped him when he was in a lot of pain. Because of this kindness the selfish crocodile decided to treat everyone nicely. It is very important to teach children that a little kindness goes a long way. If the tiny forest creature was mean because the crocodile was mean first (don't you just love hearing that?!) the crocodile would still be in pain. Rule #1 is treat others the way you want to be treated.
Grade Level: Early Primary/Primary (K-3)
The selfish crocodile was very mean to the forest creatures. He did not want to share the river with them and threatened them every day to stay out of the water. He was mean until he needed someone to help him. A tiny forest animal helped him when he was in a lot of pain. Because of this kindness the selfish crocodile decided to treat everyone nicely. It is very important to teach children that a little kindness goes a long way. If the tiny forest creature was mean because the crocodile was mean first (don't you just love hearing that?!) the crocodile would still be in pain. Rule #1 is treat others the way you want to be treated.
March 5, 2025
The Selfish Crocodile is a fun and meaningful story, perfect for grades K-3. It’s about a big, grumpy crocodile who refuses to share the river with any of the other animals. He scares them all away—until one day, he has a terrible toothache and needs help. To his surprise, the smallest animal of all steps up to save the day, teaching him an important lesson about kindness and friendship. I picked this book because it’s a great mix of humor, heart, and a valuable message. In class, students will love the colorful illustrations and lively animal characters, and they’ll enjoy predicting whether or not the crocodile will change his selfish ways. It’s also a great way to start discussions about sharing, helping others, and the power of unexpected friendships.
January 12, 2025
The illustrations are super cute, but as a kid who was bullied as a child... I don't love the message. If someone is bullying you or your friends, you don't HAVE to be friends when they eventually realize their mistakes. I did get an apology from one of my bullies, and two weeks later, they went back to old ways. I'd love to teach my child to "forgive and forget," to be friends with everyone, but I can't. I'm going to teach her to forgive and move on. You don't have to "forget" be friends with your bullies after they stop being jerks. You can remember the lessons and the hurt and use that to make better decisions or find those who truly care about you in life.
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February 9, 2019
This book is about a crocodile who thinks that he owns the rive and doesn't allow the other creatures to bathe or drink from his river. One day the creatures were woken up by loud groaning, thinking someone got caught by the crocodile but it turns out it was the crocodile. The crocodile is helped by the mouse who pulled out hi tooth to stop the pain he was having.
The pictures in the book are bright and engaging. The book also focuses don't judge a book by it's cover which is a good message to teach children. It also sends a good message in how important it is to share.
The pictures in the book are bright and engaging. The book also focuses don't judge a book by it's cover which is a good message to teach children. It also sends a good message in how important it is to share.
May 20, 2019
The Selfish Crocodile connects to the classic story of the lion and the mouse. A crocodile has been bullying many of the other animals until he learns the importance and necessity of depending on others. He overcomes his personality flaws, for the most part, to become accepting and inclusive with the other animals. A great text to connect to social interaction, the importance of peer support, problem/solution, and character development. Some of the phrasing can be clumsy. However, the story is a good read with expressive language and great illustrations.
April 23, 2020
KS1 - loved this book. good story. good illustrations
ideas:
-reciprocity; importance of having friends, giving to others and being caring
- being nasty drives others away
-some difficult, negative people don't realise they are their own worst enemy, the other animals may have wanted him to die because he was mean and if he was gone they could use the river
-sometimes the most difficult people are sad and depressed and angry for a lot of reasons and they are in need of love too and are actually able to be helped
ideas:
-reciprocity; importance of having friends, giving to others and being caring
- being nasty drives others away
-some difficult, negative people don't realise they are their own worst enemy, the other animals may have wanted him to die because he was mean and if he was gone they could use the river
-sometimes the most difficult people are sad and depressed and angry for a lot of reasons and they are in need of love too and are actually able to be helped
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March 6, 2021This book would be a great book for grades 1-3 maybe even 4th grade. The illustrations in the book are simple but immersive and really add to the story. The story is about a crocodile that kicked all of the animals out of the river and only wanted the river to itself. Then when the crocodile needed help, no animals stepped in to help except for a mouse who pulled a tooth out of its mouth. The crocodile was then happy and let everyone come back to the river. The lesson in this book is that sharing and caring is important as seen by the mouse.
July 15, 2020
A story about a crocodile that wants to be left alone, and to keep the river all to himself. This is fine until he gets toothache, when he needs help from another animal. After this he sees the benefits of sharing the river with the others and everyone lives happily. A morality tale, told in a fun way, with bright and interesting illustrations. You can tell what emotions the animals are feeling from their expressions, and children would have fun interpreting these emotions.
October 27, 2020
The selfish crocodile scared all the other wildlife away from using the river. He told them if get into his river he will eat them. When the other animals needed to bathe they would have to go to another river or stream. One day the crocodile was in a lot of pain and needed help but on animals would help. A small mouse walked up his body into his mouth and extracted the tooth that was causing him pain.
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December 4, 2020This story is about a crocodile who takes over a little pond and keeps it all to himself, but then the animals hear the crocodile scream in pain and go see wats wrong. He was very grumpy, but then a mouse goes in his mouth and takes out his took that was broken! It's a good story to show that we should always try to stay kind even if some people aren't, because we don't always know the pain other people can be in.
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March 16, 2023This is. book about a crocodile who did not want to share the river with any of the other animals, but when he got a tooth ache, no one would help him because he was mean. A mouse came to the rescue and pulled his bad tooth and the crocodile told him he was very grateful for him. I could use this book in my classroom when talking about helping those in need, even if they are not the nicest person because every person has something good about them.
April 30, 2020
Although the plot is very predictable, the illustrations are amazing! The pictures are very interesting for children. The rhyming used it the story makes it fun and easy to read for newer readers. The story line is also important because it highlights how important it is to not bully. This is a lesson that most children could benefit from and it is easily portrayed in this story.
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