[LM_NET] ELEM: BOOK REVIEW: Crocodaddy by Kim Norman

[Toni Buzzeo <tonibuzzeo@TONIBUZZEO.COM>]

Crocodaddy by Kim Norman, illustrated by David Walker. Sterling, 
2009. 978-1-4027-4460-0

Author Kim Norman is a master of the rhythmic rhymed verse!  I TRIED 
to read this book silently, but failed.  It absolutely begs to be 
read aloud and so I did--many times--to whomever would listen.  The 
conceit here is a game played by the first person narrator and his 
daddy on a hot summer day at the pond.  In the water, dear old dad 
morphs into Crocodaddy, at least in the duo's imagination, and there 
begins the fun as the fearless son launches the hunt with the 
delightful challenge: "Crocodaddy,/ Crocodaddy,/ swim away fast./ 
This day's swim/ could be your last!" From the dock to the croc's 
back to the deep waters of the pond, croc and boy interact in 
splashing fun that is illustrated in large acrylic illustrations 
perfect for sharing at storytime. Suggested Grades: PreK-Second ~ 
Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS


Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS <mailto:tonibuzzeo@tonibuzzeo.com>
Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year Emerita
Buxton, ME 04093
http://www.tonibuzzeo.com
Adventure Annie Goes to Work , illustrated by Amy Wummer (Dial 2009) BRAND NEW! 

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