The Enormous Crocodile is the greediest creature in the whole jungle and he loves eating children! He's a terrible boaster and thinks he's really smart with his secret plans and clever tricks. But he's not as clever as the other animals and they plan to ruin his wicked schemes and teach him a lesson he won't forget.
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Forms part of the launch, of 10 titles, marking the publication of ROALD DAHL on PUFFIN AUDIOBOOKS
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The Enormous Crocodile boasts that he is going to eat a child for lunch and he sets out to trick all the children in his attempts for food. But his plots and disguises are foiled by the animals in the jungle – especially by Trunky, the elephant.
A crunchingly golloping tale for age 5+.
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74 of 76 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
We borrowed this one first time round from a friend. My then three year old listened in horror and amazement at the ghastly Dahlish crocodile's determination to devour a child. Sadly the croc never has his main course, only his just deserts!
Second time round, a whole year later he rediscovered the book and we read it together with a two year old: as we reached the last page, my son yelled out the final words with such joy and relish that I decided to buy it for him for Christmas.....meanwhile we have made several excursions to the local library at his insistence to hunt for this book.
The pictures are delightful, and little ones love to point out the croc in all his various diguises as he attempts to sneak up on the unwary.
Definitely a must for a parent or grandparent of a child 2-5 years who likes to snuggle up on your lap with a good book.
In Summary, probably the best book I have read with my child to date.
Second time round, a whole year later he rediscovered the book and we read it together with a two year old: as we reached the last page, my son yelled out the final words with such joy and relish that I decided to buy it for him for Christmas.....meanwhile we have made several excursions to the local library at his insistence to hunt for this book.
The pictures are delightful, and little ones love to point out the croc in all his various diguises as he attempts to sneak up on the unwary.
Definitely a must for a parent or grandparent of a child 2-5 years who likes to snuggle up on your lap with a good book.
In Summary, probably the best book I have read with my child to date.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Enormous Crocodile is a hilarious and humorous story for children to read. The story is about a mean crocodile with `secret plans and clever tricks' to eat the children in the village. He disguises himself as many different things to trick the children but he does not succeed. He thinks he is really intelligent but the jungle animals have `secret plans and clever tricks' of their own.
We liked the ending of the story the most, because it was sudden and unexpected. If you read this story you will find why. We also liked when the other animals decided that they had plans of their own.
Although, we did think that Roald could have made this book a bit more exciting by having more surprises and mysteries.
We think that this book would good for ages 5 - 11. This is great book for adults to read to younger children. We think that people who enjoy humorous stories, fiction stories and plots will enjoys this book.
We would give this book 5 stars.
We liked the ending of the story the most, because it was sudden and unexpected. If you read this story you will find why. We also liked when the other animals decided that they had plans of their own.
Although, we did think that Roald could have made this book a bit more exciting by having more surprises and mysteries.
We think that this book would good for ages 5 - 11. This is great book for adults to read to younger children. We think that people who enjoy humorous stories, fiction stories and plots will enjoys this book.
We would give this book 5 stars.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio Cassette
Stephen Fry has one of those voices that makes you want to listen. This reading of Roald Dahl's wonderful Enormous Crocodile is brilliant. Fry brings the characters to life.
The enormous crocodile himself has a delicious nastiness which almost makes you wish he succeeds in eating the children and the small crocodile has authentic incredulity at his larger associate's prediliction for crunchy little boys.
But most of all... my little 3 year old boy loves listening to it over and over and over!
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childrens book
This book was a favourate of my own children over 30 years ago. Mt grandchildren love it as much as they did. Condition was exellent and delivery was prompt. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs j m vials
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A great classic tale with horror & humour!
A must for all young children - 4+ I'd say as it tells the tale of a mean & nasty croc which is supported by Blakes humours pictures. Great read!
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In the story there is a crocodile that lives in a brown muddy swamp. Also living in the swamp, is a smaller crocodile that only eats fish. Read more
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My son got this for his 5th birthday. He loves it but beware Mums and Dads it is quite a long book for bedtime. Read more
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You can't beat Roald Dahl
This story is hilarious. I bought it for my 4 year old daughter because I had it read to me when I was young. I loved it then and I love it now. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ERV Scott
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Classic
The was my 3yr old sons first introduction to Roald Dahl. It is a great tale and he really enjoys it and the pictures by Quentin Blake. Read more
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Fab book!
Bought this for my 4 year old and it's his new favourite book! Bit scary in parts but just love Roald Dahl!!
Published 4 months ago by R M Thomas
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Lovely Book
Book was not in the format I was expecting, but can not complain as it is a lovely colourful well illustrated book and good price. I think the postage cost more!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Murri
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Crocodile fun
Book delivered on time and well packed. Really great story to read aloud - a favourite of
my 4 year old grandson. Would definitely recommend to any Roald Dahl fan.
my 4 year old grandson. Would definitely recommend to any Roald Dahl fan.
Published 5 months ago by jazzbuff
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Easy to understand plot for a 5 year old
My 5 year old son (who admittedly is reading two years ahead of his peers in reception) has just started to read this today. Read more
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