Solomon Crocodile
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| Author | Catherine Rayner |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Children's literature, Picture book |
| Published | 2011 (Macmillan Children's Books) |
| Publication place | England |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 28 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 9780230529229 |
| OCLC | 701020935 |
| Followed by | Solomon and Mortimer (2016) |
Solomon Crocodile is a 2011 picture book by Catherine Rayner. It is about a mischievous crocodile called Solomon who wants to play with various birds and animals but just annoys them until he finally meets another playful crocodile.
Reception
[edit]Booktrust, in a review of Solomon Crocodile, wrote that "Catherine Rayner's lovely artwork vividly depicts a lively cast of animal characters in this gorgeous picture book," found similarities in the illustrations to those of Quentin Blake, and concluded, "this is a picture book to treasure."[1] The Scottish Book Trust called it a "beautifully illustrated picture book,"[2] while The Horn Book Magazine and a King County librarian recommended it for storytime.[3]
Solomon Crocodile has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews,[4] Books for Keeps,[5] Publishers Weekly,[6] AARP,[7] Booklist,[8] and School Library Journal.[8]
Awards
[edit]- 2012 Kate Greenaway Medal - shortlist[9]
- 2012 Scottish Children's Book Award - nominee[10]
- 2014 CPNB Picture Book of the Year - winner[11]
Solomon and Mortimer
[edit]Rayner wrote a sequel, Solomon and Mortimer in 2016. It involves Solomon and his new buddy Mortimer, the crocodile that Solomon met at the end of the previous book, getting up to further mischief.[12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Solomon Crocodile". booktrust.org.uk. Booktrust. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ "Previous Books of the Month". scottishbooktrust.com. Scottish Book Trust. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ Rayner, Catherine (20 December 2011). Solomon Crocodile. Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). ISBN 9780374380649. OCLC 690584539. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ "Solomon Crocodile". Kirkus Media LLC. 21 September 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
Solomon never really learns how to make friends, but a bit of discussion during a cuddly read-aloud could clarify the point. Light and entertaining fun.
- ^ Jana Novotny Hunter. "Solomon Crocodile". Books for Keeps (189). Retrieved 24 September 2017.
This is a picture book with great page turning drama and suspense and with a surprising ending sure to make toddlers chortle with glee, especially when naughtiness wins out.
- ^ "Solomon Crocodile (star review)". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. 24 October 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
Greenaway Medalist Rayner (Harris Finds His Feet) offers a playful hero with expressive eyes, a sly smile and paint-spattered skin. Parents with willful and rambunctious kids may groan, but the book has the makings of a readaloud hit.
- ^ "Books for Grandparents - January 2012: For Preschoolers". aarp.org. AARP. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
Just the right length for story time, .. Mischievous fun.
- ^ a b "Solomon Crocodile". catalog.wccls.org. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ Jordan Bishop (28 March 2012). "Kate Greenaway Medal shortlist - in pictures". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ "SCBA Nominee Cat Rayner - Solomon Crocodile". scottishbooktrust.com. Scottish Book Trust. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ "2014 Education Reviews - 1 to 4-6 years Picture Books (in Dutch)" (PDF). nbdbiblion.nl. NBD Biblion (Dutch Library Service). Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ "Solomon and Mortimer". booktrust.org.uk. Booktrust. Retrieved 25 September 2017.