Melrose and Croc: A Hero's Birthday

Melrose and Croc: A Hero's Birthday

By Emma Chichester Clark

ISBN13: 9780007258666

RRP $24.99

Recommended Readership: 2-5 years

Synopsis

Melrose has planned a wonderful birthday for his great friend Croc: a stay at a villa by the sea, a wonderful tea and a lovely surprise.  As Melrose goes out to get everything ready, Croc sits and waits, and waits.  Wherever can Croc be?  Finally, Croc discovers that his friend is in danger, but will he reach him in time to save him?

This is the sixth story about Melrose and Croc by inernationally renowned, award winning, writer and illustrator Emma Chichester Clark.  She is also the creator of the hugely popular Blue Kangaroo series.

About the Author

Emma Chichester Clark studied at the Royal College of Art.  She has worked as a freelancer for magazines, publishers and advertising agencies as well as teaching art for several years, but now dedicates most of her time to children's books.

Child's Review

This is a nice story because it is about Croc saving his friend and also about being nice to each other.

I was scared when Croc jumped off the side of the boat.  But I enjoyed it when Croc had a fabulous birthday in the end.

I think the pictures in the book are very cool.

Parent's Review

This is a lovely story about friendship and the selfless acts we do for the people we care about.

Whilst the recommended readership age is 2-5 years, the storyline will be enjoyed by older children who are becoming fluent readers.

Melrose and Croc: A Hero's Birthday is a book parents will enjoy reading to littlies and children will delight in reading to their parents and younger siblings.

Reviewed by: Satine (aged 6) and her Mama

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