Party Croc!: A Folktale from Zimbabwe
Margaret Read MacDonald
(Author)
Derek Sullivan
(Illustrator)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
In this retelling of a Shona folktale from Zimbabwe, a girl promises a crocodile he can come to a party in exchange for a favor, but since crocodiles aren't allowed in the village, she doesn't expect she'll have to keep the promise.
When you promise Croc a party, you better keep that promise and give him a party! Zuva knows you should never invite a crocodile to town--everyone knows that! But what if the crocodile does you a favor? And what if you promise to return the favor by inviting him to the village party? And what if this croc actually comes knocking on your front door? Because this crocodile is a PARTY CROC! This hilarious retelling of a Shona folktale from Zimbabwe is both a cautionary tale about keeping promises and a raucously fun read-aloud for party animals of any age.Product Details
Price
$16.99
$15.80
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publish Date
March 01, 2015
Pages
32
Dimensions
10.8 X 8.5 X 0.4 inches | 0.83 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780807563205
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Margaret Read MacDonald is a children's librarian turned storyteller who travels the world sharing tales. Her many picture book retellings include The Boy from the Dragon Palace, Little Rooster's Diamond Button, and Mabela the Clever. When not traveling, she lives near Seattle, Washington. Derek Sullivan is a Washington-based illustrator. He has never had the opportunity to invite a crocodile to a party, but isn't so sure he wouldn't if he had the chance. This is his first children's book.
Reviews
"Newcomer Sullivan's vivid cartoons capture Croc's enthusiasm."--Publishers Weekly
"The importance of keeping promises is delivered with a hearty dose of humor, making this a book to return to."--Kirkus Reviews