Kevin the Crocodile
“Kevin the Crocodile” by An Vrombaut is a charming children’s book published by Hodder Children’s in 2001. This edition, featuring 32 pages, invites young readers into the whimsical world of Lucy, who lives next to a zoo filled with fascinating animal neighbors. Each night, Lucy climbs down the long neck of Georgina the Giraffe to hear stories from her animal friends, and this time, the tale centers on Kevin, a small and friendly crocodile navigating his desire to be fierce.
In this engaging narrative, Kevin’s journey unfolds as he interacts with his friends Doris the Duck and Toby the Tortoise. The story explores themes of friendship and self-acceptance as Kevin grapples with the expectations placed upon him by Victor, who attempts to teach him how to be a “real” crocodile. Through the support of his friends, Kevin learns the importance of being true to himself. This delightful tale combines elements of juvenile fiction with a focus on animals and zoos, making it an enjoyable read for young audiences.
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Lucy has some very strange neighbors with horns, humps, tails, and trunks. That’s because Lucy lives next door to the zoo! Every night, she climbs down the long neck of Georgina the Giraffe and listens to one of them tell her a story. Tonight, it’s the story of Kevin the Crocodile. Kevin is great friends with Doris the Duck and Toby the Tortoise, but what will happen when he decides he wants to be a real crocodile? Kevin is so small and friendly, so when Victor tries to teach him to be fierce and mean, will it work? With a little help from Doris and Toby, Kevin learns what it means to be true to himself.
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