Croc Gets A Shock

By (author) Mairi Mackinnon; By (author) Mackinnon, Mairi; By (author) Mackinnon, Mairi; Illustrated by Blunt Fred
Short description/annotation
Croc is late for everything, even her own birthday party. She misses the bus, she can''t buy new shoes because the store is closed for lunch, and what''s worse, she has the hiccups. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills.
Description
Croc is late for everything, even her own birthday party! She sleeps through her alarm, misses the bus, and what''s worse, she has the hiccups. A surprise birthday present may be just what she needs... Young children will love the humorous rhyming text and lively illustrations in this hilarious picture book, brilliant for sharing together or for children who are beginning to read for themselves. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.
Biographical note
Mairi Mackinnon has lived in England, Scotland, France, Italy and Spain, and worked as a teacher, translator and tour manager before joining Usborne. Over the years she has written and edited Usborne books in sixteen languages, from Arabic to Welsh. She lives in a house full of teenagers, books and curious musical instruments.