The Enormous Crocodile
The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl is a delightful picture book published by Puffin in 2000, featuring 64 pages of engaging storytelling. This edition presents the tale of a cunning crocodile who concocts secret plans to secure his lunch, specifically targeting “nice juicy children.” However, his schemes are continuously thwarted by the other animals in the jungle, who are determined to protect the children from his ferocious intentions.
Readers will find a whimsical narrative that highlights the crocodile’s interactions with various jungle creatures, including his friend, the Notsobig One, and Humpy-Rumpy the hippopotamus. The story unfolds as the boastful crocodile’s clever tricks are met with the bravery and ingenuity of the other animals, culminating in a fitting conclusion that reveals the consequences of his actions. This engaging tale combines elements of fiction and humor, making it a captivating read for children and adults alike.
Official synopsis Publisher
The enormous crocodile devises secret plans and a few clever tricks to secure his lunch only to have them foiled by his neighbors. The other jungle animals thwart the ferocious crocodile’s plans to eat some “nice juicy children” for lunch. The Enormous Crocodile decides that he wants a nice juicy child for lunch, horrifying the other animals in the jungle–his friend, the Notsobig One; Humpy-Rumpy, the hippopotamus; Trunky, the elephant; Muggle-Wump, the monkey; and the Roly-Poly Bird. Despite his secret plans and clever tricks, what the boastful crocodile doesn’t know is that the brave jungle animals have plans of their own for him! In the end, the Enormous Crocodile gets exactly what he deserves.
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