The Crocodile and Plover Bird - Large Print by Faye Carruthers (Paperback)

About the Book

Sharing a story of how help can come from the most unlikely of quarters, this inspiring tale also leaves children understanding the importance of kindness, reciprocal friendships, and why we should never judge others.

Book Synopsis

This children's favourite brings joy and the toothbrush to bedtime reading!

With kindness and helping others at its heart, The Crocodile and The Plover Bird bursts with life lessons for young readers.

Crunch the crocodile really needs someone to get their teeth stuck into a new project... helping him clean his teeth! With small claws and little resources, Crunch finds it very difficult to rid his teeth and gums of leftover food. Therefore, he sets off on a quest to find someone who will be willing to help him... but will he ever find anyone?

This fun and uplifting rhyming book teaches young minds that sometimes looks aren't everything. Based on a symbiotic relationship, Crunch learns that help can be found in the most unlikely of friends - and that he can help them too!

Review Quotes

Reader's Favourite five-star review says:

"The Crocodile and Plover Bird by Faye Carruthers is a fantastic book that demonstrates the importance of cleaning and flossing teeth. The delightful illustrations by Hazel Mattheou enhance the text and will fascinate young readers. Children will be instantly drawn to the beautiful images featuring the most friendly crocodile and clever rhymes that promote oral care. This engaging story teaches young minds about rare friendships, to ask for help when they need it, and that sometimes looks aren't everything. This is the perfect book for every parent who wants to instil good dental hygiene in their child. All animal lovers can join Crunch on his quest to find someone willing to help him."

Five-star reviews from Amazon readers include:

"We were recommended this book from a friend who's loved hers. We've read it and read it and read it... a real joy, a beautiful story." - Amanda B

"What a lovely story. My three children aged 11, 9 and 6 loved it as a quick bedtime read" - Lets Pretend Ltd

"An amazing children's book to teach about the values of the values of empathy and prejudice. Really lovely rhymes and storyline - a really brilliant find that teaches excellent values and knowledge of new and diverse animals!" - Miss E Roach

"What's fantastic book. Lovely illustrations and really well written. Very educational. Love it." - Justin

"Brilliant book and very intuitive with some great illustrations. My daughter loved it. Would highly recommend." - Chris

Five star reviews mentioned on Instagram include:

"[...] From my side I found it a fun and easy read, it's a quick read too and I loved the message the book gives off. We don't know anyone's situation so who are we to judge? Maybe we all need to be a little kinder at times and it's good to be reminded of that. Georgia rated this a spectacular 5*, so much so daddy has to buy a copy on payday to send to the school for the little ones to read!" - David's Book Blurg