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The Ice Cream Crocodile

by Mariesa Dulak Publisher: FABER & FABER CHILDRENS

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A crocodile with circus ambitions

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A crocodile with circus ambitions

Elvis dreams of performing with the Zigzags’ Circus, but the show’s stage is reserved for cute, furry animals, leaving him to serve ice cream instead. His new job brings its own chance to practise: flipping scoops into cones and juggling alongside a flamingo. The story links Elvis’s wish to join the show with the skills he develops behind the scenes, giving its circus setting a playful focus on performance, practice and persistence.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy animal-centered fiction
  • Young readers interested in circuses, performing and imaginative animal stories

Themes

Following an ambitionPractice and persistenceBelonging and recognition

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Book overview

From the extraordinary team behind The Tiger on the Train, this fabulously winning story is about a croc who will not be sidelined!

'NO scales on stage!' said Sidney.
'These fantasies must stop.
Flamingos have star quality,
And crocodiles do NOT!'

Elvis the crocodile dreams of being a Zigzags' Circus star but only cute and furry animals are allowed on stage. Elvis is left to serve the ice cream. But flipping ice cream into cones, juggling with a flamingo, and practice makes perfect. It's not long before Elvis demonstrates that he has exactly what it takes to be a star.

With stunning artwork, color and charm pour out of every page.

 

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