Catch That Crocodile - Hardcover

Ravishankar, Anushka

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8186211551 ISBN 13: 9788186211557

Publisher: Tara Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Catch that Crocodile is the hilarious nonsense-verse story of a rampant reptile who finds his way out of the water and onto dry land, and the hapless villagers who try to capture him. India's much-loved nonsense writer Anushkar Ravishankar and award-winning illustrator Pulak Biswas work together to create a fun and energetic tale, imparting a subtle conservationist message along the way.

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Review

"A glorious poem, matched with bold, folk-art illustrations - a memorable and catchy verse story." - The Guardian "In this delightful story set in India, the typography and placement of words becomes an art form in itself." - The School Librarian "Five stars - for the sheer fun the author has packed into its pages - has that deliciously infectious and contagious feel to it - this is a book that will be read and reread." - The Deccan Herald

About the Author

Anushka Ravishankar: Dubbed 'India's Dr. Seuss', Anushka Ravishankar is one of India's most celebrated children's authors, and her witty and jubilant tales are internationally acclaimed and widely translated. Anushka has now authored over twenty books and travelled widely performing from her stories. Pulak Biswas: One of India's best-known children's illustrators, Pulak was the first Indian to receive the BIB Plaque from the Biennale of Illustrations at Bratislava, and is well-known for his joyful and innovative art. Pulak passed away in 2013, but continues to be remembered through his incredible creative output.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tara Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 8186211551
• ISBN 13: 9788186211557
• Binding: Hardcover