Crocodile's plans foiled by animals
Why This Book Matters
British classic; good triumphs over evil
The Enormous Crocodile offers valuable lessons for young readers. It explores themes of greed and consequence, demonstrating through the crocodile's failures that bad intentions lead to negative outcomes. The story also highlights the importance of community and looking out for one another, as the other animals in the jungle work together to thwart the crocodile's plans.
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, and screenwriter. He served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War and rose to prominence as a writer in the 1940s. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, and he is regarded as "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century."
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- Title
- The Enormous Crocodile
- Author
- Roald Dahl
- First Published
- 1978
- Country of Origin
- 🇬🇧 UK
- Category
- Humor
- Recommended Age
- Age 4
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