Crocodaddy

by Norman, Kim; Walker, David

• ISBN13: 9781454914785
• ISBN10: 1454914785
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-05-05
• Publisher: Sterling Children's Books

Summary

Celebrate the imagination—and the love between father and son—with this paperback edition of Kim Norman's fun, rhyming, and totally original tale. On a hot summer's day, a young boy playfully sets out on a “crocodaddy hunt” in the lake. Following the creature's shadow, dark and wet, he's soon taking a wild ride on the grinning croc's back. And when they leave the water, something wonderful happens: Crocodaddy transforms into . . . just DADDY. Bright, energetic illustrations (complete with wily crocodile in Dad's swim trunks) fully capture the story's humor and warmth.

Author Biography

Kim Norman is a graphic designer, singer, actress, and writer of books for young readers. Crocodaddy is based on fond memories of splashing in Maine's Lake Kezar with her father and watching her two sons (now grown) as they chased their own "Crocodaddy" in the backyard pool. Kim is the author of several other picture books, including Ten on the Sled; If It's Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws; and Puddle Pug (all Sterling). She and her husband live in Smithfield, VA. Visit Kim online at kimnormanbooks.com.
 
David Walker has created art for everything from fabrics and scrapbook supplies to greeting cards and children's books. Among the many books he has illustrated are Nighty-Night, Sleep Tight by Jennifer Berne, and Time for a Hug and Time for a Bath, both by Phillis Gershator (all Sterling). David lives in Chapel Hill, NA, in “a tangle of dogs, cats, and kids.” Visit David online at davidwalkerstudios.com.