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Crocodiles Play!

by Robert Heidbreder

illustrated by Rae Maté
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Description

Children will be thrilled to see what these silly crocodiles get up to when they play their favourite games. Another delightful laugh-aloud treat that follows up the popular Crocodiles Say…

Themes: sports,crocodiles, silly rhymes

Awards

  • Finalist for the Blue Spruce Award (Ontario Readers' Choice) 2010
  • Finalist for the Chocolate Lily Award (BC Readers' Choice) 2010

Reviews

"The well thought out poems include essential vocabulary for each sport being plazed, which adds to the value of the book (even if the Crocs get the game wrong). ... The colorful, cartoon-like, full-page illustrations of the toothy reptilians add immensely to the overall fun of the book. Recommended." - CM Magazine

 

"The crocs get their athletic groove on. As kids use clues found in the rhyming text to guess which sports are being played, they will discover answers that have a funny twist. Strong verbs like "dodge" and "dash" are not only fun to say but heighten the action factor in this reptilian romp through sports. A great companion to 2005's Crocodiles Say." - Children's Book News


Author Biography

Robert Heidbreder has been enchanting children with his joyful poems and rhymes and his brilliant performances for more than two decades. Robert is the author of nearly a dozen books for children, including the award-winning Drumheller Dinosaur Dance. He is recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Teaching, presented to him by Jean Chretien. Robert lives in Vancouver, BC.

Illustrator Biography

Rae Maté has always loved making pictures. She has been painting and showing her work professionally since she graduated from Emily Carr College of Art and Design in 1986. Rae also enjoys teaching art to preschoolers, and she divides her painting time between her home studios in Vancouver and Hornby Island BC.