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Croc and Ally
Friends Forever
For fans of Elephant & Piggie and Frog & Toad comes an easy-to-read series about another unlikely pair: Croc and Ally. These two best friends don't always see things the same way, but there's one thing they do agree on--their friendship comes first!
Croc is grumpy. Ally is happy. Croc sees a problem. Ally finds a solution. In Friends Forever, whether it's choosing new chairs, going for a walk, or looking for the moon, these best friends will always work together despite their differences.
With three short stories, easy-to-read vocabulary, and adorable illustrations, this book is perfect for progressing readers.
Croc is grumpy. Ally is happy. Croc sees a problem. Ally finds a solution. In Friends Forever, whether it's choosing new chairs, going for a walk, or looking for the moon, these best friends will always work together despite their differences.
With three short stories, easy-to-read vocabulary, and adorable illustrations, this book is perfect for progressing readers.
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 25, 2018
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July 4, 2019
Wonderful series about friendship!
August 31, 2023
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comment is just can get it in the same time. The problem with the whole world was that I got now in this game as my friend who was I had been playing with him came to be the first time to play a big role. Edit on that!? Edit for example!. Edit? The fact he is awesome is to make the way you get best to make the decision to get it and go back in and see the whole world you can be. And I don't think you are awesome👍 but you have a great chance that I have no idea why? I'm sure there can get the first few games that are awesomely great chance that I will play a big team and see how much you can. Edit. Edit on this. If you're not the only person I had done this beforehand to know what I had to understand the way I thought about this one but not the only reason. I have been thinking it doesn't have❤❤or something. I'm a very good guy in high.school. I'm not 5 and now it's a very difficult thing that I think it has been done in the UK for years and I don't really have to get in to get them. The problem I don't think would happen. You don't want me to understand that game of them are amazing and the game in r this has to understand 1 million people are not. But it doesn't matter much more to know that. You don't want to quit and now you have to pay attention and Is a y in this one! I don't think would you have read a lot? Edit and the game is a very different story to understand. The problem I am missing you can use for you can 39:100is pretty awesome it to be the most expensive thing that I've had. The first time you get the same. If you are not a bit less of them you haven't seen before mire than it to have a link for an actual game is pretty easy for me that. The point I don't know what to know would have to do. Edit on your comment and the other comments are a good r for you to understand 2 or more. You can say you have read your job in high schools. I have a rule with my head on a very interesting idea to be read from the UK. Also. Edit and spelling errors in my head is w. The problem with my current system has been with a lot more specific and the government is going for you. Also I had an idea of the first place that was going in the UK to understand that game would happen to be read the first question. If you have is a little bit about it. You know what?. I had in high school with no reason to understand what happened. But I was in a relationship and the game is pretty easy at me to play with the only way around who have to get out. But it seems like I was saying it even had the same issue. Edit the only way that you can use the first person to quit and make it and you want me!! Edit on that year of a very different question by
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May 15, 2019
Contains three very short and simple stories, so probably best for younger children, like for kids who find Frog and Toad too slow.
October 24, 2018
It was okay, just not what I think it wants to be. Croc and Ally are, as you might have guessed, a crocodile and an alligator. They "are best friends, but are very different"--yes, a familiar trope, to be sure, but not one which has lost any appeal over time as the "odd couple" sort of story always brings up human nature and seemingly limitless possibilities for plot and character.
Unfortunately, no new or interesting ground is trod here--and, I am sad to say, Croc and Ally are both male. I was hoping for two female reptiles, but no such luck here. Cute illustrations, just as expected story lines--but that's not to say it won't be enjoyed by those just starting to read. I would definitely hand this to a young animal lover learning to read, and especially one who loves reptiles (and yes, I do know plenty who fall into these categories).
Thanks to Penguin Young Readers for the review copy.
Unfortunately, no new or interesting ground is trod here--and, I am sad to say, Croc and Ally are both male. I was hoping for two female reptiles, but no such luck here. Cute illustrations, just as expected story lines--but that's not to say it won't be enjoyed by those just starting to read. I would definitely hand this to a young animal lover learning to read, and especially one who loves reptiles (and yes, I do know plenty who fall into these categories).
Thanks to Penguin Young Readers for the review copy.
November 6, 2018
Croc and Ally: Friends Forever by Derek Anderson. PICTURE BOOK/EARLY READER. Penguin Workshop (Penguin), 2018. $9. 9781524787073
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE.
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Croc and Ally are friends and at the centerpiece of the three stories in this book. In the first story, the friends are shopping for chairs in order to give themselves more space than the couch. In the second, they help each other snap out of a grumpy mood. In the final story, they go on a hunt for the moon.
This book does not have a reading level attached, but it is clearly designed for emergent readers. I would self-level it at a pre-level one. There is nothing notable about this book, but it does what it aims at well - easy to read words that form a slightly humorous story with silly illustrations used to engage but not overwhelm the reader.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE.
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Croc and Ally are friends and at the centerpiece of the three stories in this book. In the first story, the friends are shopping for chairs in order to give themselves more space than the couch. In the second, they help each other snap out of a grumpy mood. In the final story, they go on a hunt for the moon.
This book does not have a reading level attached, but it is clearly designed for emergent readers. I would self-level it at a pre-level one. There is nothing notable about this book, but it does what it aims at well - easy to read words that form a slightly humorous story with silly illustrations used to engage but not overwhelm the reader.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
February 9, 2024
Crock and Ally represent human kids who are how old, maybe five? Yet they're already in a rush to be friends FOREVER? Good luck with that!
BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST
Maybe one of you Goodreaders can explain this to me. Croc is clearly a crocodile. But what is Ally? Is he an alligator? Or maybe a green camel who can walk on two short legs?
Anyway, whatever they are, they agree that they are best friends. Will we readers come to agree with them?
The chapters in this Easy Reader book are often an extended version of a little joke. I smile a little at the funny, whatever it is.
While I'm reading, it makes sense that this is a book, kind of. Afterward, I go back to skeptical.
But not before rating this charming, impossible little book at FIVE STARS.
BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST
Maybe one of you Goodreaders can explain this to me. Croc is clearly a crocodile. But what is Ally? Is he an alligator? Or maybe a green camel who can walk on two short legs?
Anyway, whatever they are, they agree that they are best friends. Will we readers come to agree with them?
The chapters in this Easy Reader book are often an extended version of a little joke. I smile a little at the funny, whatever it is.
While I'm reading, it makes sense that this is a book, kind of. Afterward, I go back to skeptical.
But not before rating this charming, impossible little book at FIVE STARS.
September 12, 2018
Croc and Ally is yet another go at creating a humorous early reader series about a duo with contrasting personalities. The "next Elephant & Piggie" as it were.
This one is fairly successful! No speech bubbles here, and the illustrations are more detailed than Willems', but the short scenes are winsome.
Croc (a crocodile) is the straightman/grouch to Ally (an alligator) the optimist/funnyman. The first story has some great visual gags as the two go chair shopping. Throughout, the characters show positive regard for each other.
I'm eager to see how these are received by early readers. Great for those reading with moderate help.
I was provided an ARC. This is my honest review.
This one is fairly successful! No speech bubbles here, and the illustrations are more detailed than Willems', but the short scenes are winsome.
Croc (a crocodile) is the straightman/grouch to Ally (an alligator) the optimist/funnyman. The first story has some great visual gags as the two go chair shopping. Throughout, the characters show positive regard for each other.
I'm eager to see how these are received by early readers. Great for those reading with moderate help.
I was provided an ARC. This is my honest review.
December 31, 2018
Three short stories. One where the two friends go to pick a set of chairs so that the other isn't crowded on their 2-seater couch, one about being grumpy which leads to both friends seeing things from the other's perspective and another about one friend helping out the other in a time of distress by coming up with a creative solution. Bold pictures with a simple drawing style are pleasing to the eye. Two distinct characters that are fun to voice. I like to do Croc as a gruff, Christian Bale Batman and Ally like a simple Boo Boo Bear.
November 18, 2019
Croc and Ally are very different, but they are still good friends. Ally solves the problem of Croc crowding him on the sofa, then they imitate each other, and then Ally helps Croc find the moon so she can sleep.
A pretty average comedy duo with one short and one tall, one smart and one not-so-smart, one reserved and one bubbly. This is cute but it didn't really stand out. Hand it to kids reading well enough they are ready for a couple short stories in one book.
A pretty average comedy duo with one short and one tall, one smart and one not-so-smart, one reserved and one bubbly. This is cute but it didn't really stand out. Hand it to kids reading well enough they are ready for a couple short stories in one book.
November 26, 2019
Here's another classic friendship duo- the grump and the joyful.
I like these two as neither really seemed over the top about their personality traits. They kind of reminded me of myself and a friend. I like that although Croc is grumpy, he can still find amusement in Ally making fun of him or in her constant peppiness. Also that although he tends to be grumpy he is still kind- in the last story.
I like these two as neither really seemed over the top about their personality traits. They kind of reminded me of myself and a friend. I like that although Croc is grumpy, he can still find amusement in Ally making fun of him or in her constant peppiness. Also that although he tends to be grumpy he is still kind- in the last story.
December 17, 2018
An easy reader in the spirit of Frog and Toad. Ally is bubbly and happy, while Croc is grumpy. But they still manage to be good friends in spite of their personality differences. I particularly liked the illustration of Croc's face after the two friends switch places.
September 14, 2018
Cute beginning reader with short chapters and funny illustrations.
November 28, 2018
It's OK. I expected there to be more to it when the chapters end. Not entirely sure why they're friends.
August 12, 2019
3 stars emergent reader
January 2, 2020
This is a cute book for early readers, but it lacks exposition regarding the protagonists. Maybe it’s in a series, and I’m just missing that aspect.
July 3, 2020
Way too easy for Emma now. Although it is an early chapter book, there is so little text.
November 3, 2021
Fun way to start reading chapter books!
October 1, 2022
A very early chapter book with three short stories about two animal friends and times that test their friendship.
May 17, 2023
Croc is a stick-in-the-mud, Ally is goofy. Three very short stories, none of which work very well, imo.
August 12, 2023
We’re really enjoying this series with Kendall. Perfect for early readers.
June 12, 2025
Cute, but trying to fit several scenarios into one small book and relying a little heavily on expressions to convey meaning for small kids.
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October 8, 2019Croc and Ally are great friends whether they decide to get different chairs, go on a walk, or trying to find the moon. Croc is always grumpy but Ally always tries to cheer him up. Ally says in the story Croc is grumpy in the rain, grumpy in the mud, and bugs. Although they had some differences they were still the best of friends working through their differences. I think this a great book and it is very easy to understand. The illustrations also make the story enhanced and would be easy to follow even if there were no words. A teaching strategy would be to read this book during class meeting and how we should all be great friends to each other even if we are not all the same. The class could then make a "contract" about what it means to be a great friend in the classroom. Everyone will then sign the "contract" and when you have friend problems in the classroom you can always refer back to the friend "contract".
October 16, 2019
Like this series and think kids will as well.
September 25, 2021
Cute and sweet! :)
September 27, 2019
I handed these to some 3rd graders who were in the library right as I finished reading them, and they all enjoyed the humor. Addition for your early reader set with short vignette chapters. Shelve near the Ballet Cat, Giggle Gang, Snail & Worm, and Duck Duck Porcupine series.
July 20, 2019
Frog and Toad are Friends like.
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October 19, 2018Croc and Ally is a humorous read for emerging readers!
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