The Ice Cream Crocodile (from The Winners Of The Week Junior Best Picture Book Of The Year)

By (author) Dulak, Mariesa; Illustrated by Cobb Rebecca
Short description/annotation:

A fabulously winning story about a crocodile who will not be sidelined, from the extraordinary team behind There''s a Tiger on the Train.

Elvis loves the circus life -
The thrills, the skills, the treats,
The wide-eyed crowds that cheer out loud,
The rows of polished seats.

BUT .

Description:

A fabulously winning story about a crocodile who will not be sidelined, from the extraordinary team behind There''s a Tiger on the Train.

Elvis loves the circus life -
The thrills, the skills, the treats,
The wide-eyed crowds that cheer out loud,
The rows of polished seats.

BUT . . . Sidney, the ringmaster, only lets fluffy and feathery animals perform on stage. Can Elvis the crocodile show his STAR potential?

Colour and charm pour out of every page of this stunningly illustrated and utterly heartwarming story.

Biographical note:

Mariesa Dulak was born in Yorkshire of dual heritage (Barbadian/White British). The GEA helped Mariesa turn her scribbles into stories. She is a primary school librarian and lives with her family in West London.

Rebecca Cobb illustrates her own books as well as works by other authors, including Julia Donaldson. Rebecca won the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize for Picture Books and she has been shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal three times.

Promotional headline:
A fabulously winning story about a crocodile who will not be sidelined, from the extraordinary team behind There''s a Tiger on the Train.
Review quote: previous edition:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Modern Classic
What a wonderful story, with an incredibly catchy refrain, about a young boy on a train trip to the seaside, and the wonderful guests who share his journey. The author has managed to combine an aspect of modern family life (parent on a mobile phone), with the sense of a book that already feels like a classic, as if you''ve always known the story. The illustrations are beautiful, and there''s a gentle reminder of the importance of enjoying and engaging with the world around you. After all, you never know what delights you might see, including a tiger in a bowler hat that gets on the train.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Instant classic
My 4 year old son has asked for this to be read again and again! Very readable and catchy. Loved the message about phones (I''m guilty of that I''m sorry to say!) And the illustrations are beautiful.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A joyful adventure that children will love!

This is a charming first book from Mariesa and I have been delighted to buy copies for the young children of family and friends - all of whom have enjoyed this story. The concept is lighthearted and adventurous with funny twists and turns, and the wonderful illustrations are the perfect match. A fun read and a fantastic debut - I can''t wait to see what she publishes next. Highly recommended!

Review quote: previous edition:
A rhythmical rhyming story with exhilarating illustrations and a heart warming last line.
Review quote: previous edition:
Pointedly satirical and highly enjoyable, it''s illustrated by the wonderful Rebecca Cobb.
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Lyrical rhyming text and whimsical illustrations give this picture book a timeless feel with an unexpected (but perfect) ending.
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Dulak has managed to create a picture book that is both a morality tale about mobile phones and a magical adventure. Teamed with illustrations