A Newbery Medalist and a Caldecott Medalist join forces to give an overscheduled princess a day off — and a deliciously wicked crocodile a day on. Princess Cora is sick of boring lessons. She’s sick of running in circles around the dungeon gym. She’s sick, sick, sick of taking three baths a day. And her parents won’t let her have a dog. But when she writes to her fairy godmother for help, she doesn’t expect that help to come in the form of a crocodile—a crocodile who does not behave properly. With perfectly paced dry comedy, children’s book luminaries Laura Amy Schlitz and Brian Floca send Princess Cora on a delightful outdoor adventure — climbing trees! getting dirty! having fun! — while her alter ego wreaks utter havoc inside the castle, obliging one pair of royal helicopter parents to reconsider their ways.

Princess Cora and the Crocodile

The Princess and the Crocodile

“The fable is reminiscent of the finest adult-comeuppance collaborations of Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake, with the added bonus that the princess learns to speak for herself and the grown-ups learn to listen.” — School Library Journal (starred review) Princess Cora is sick of boring lessons. She’s sick of running in circles around the dungeon gym. She’s sick, sick, sick of taking three baths a day. And her parents won’t let her have a dog. But when she writes to her fairy godmother for help, she doesn’t expect it to come in the form of a crocodile — a crocodile who does not behave properly. With perfectly paced dry comedy, children’s book luminaries Laura Amy Schlitz and Brian Floca send Princess Cora on a delightful outdoor adventure — climbing trees! getting dirty! having fun! — while her alter ego wreaks utter havoc inside the castle, obliging one pair of royal helicopter parents to reconsider their ways.

"The Crocodile and the Princess & Other Children's Stories" is a delightful children's book that features a collection of enchanting tales filled with adventure and wonder. In the title story, readers meet a brave princess who must use her cleverness to outsmart mischievous crocodiles and save her kingdom. Each story in the book introduces young readers to a world of magic, talking animals, and exciting quests, teaching valuable life lessons about courage, friendship, perseverance, and the beauty of nature. With captivating storytelling and vibrant illustrations, this book is sure to spark the imagination and captivate the hearts of young readers, making it a perfect addition to any child's library.

The Crocodile and the Princess & Other Children's Stories

Part of Young Reading Series 2 for children who are reading more confidently. They use varied sentence lengths and more challenging vocabulary.

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