Professional Crocodile: (Wordless Kids Books, Alligator Children's Books, Early Elemetary Story Books ): 1 - Hardcover

Zoboli, Giovanna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1452165068 ISBN 13: 9781452165066

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2017

Mr. Crocodile loves his job. Every morning he gets up with an alarm. He brushes his teeth. He chooses the right tie to match his outfit, eats a quick slice of toast, and heads off to work on a crowded train. But what is his job? The answer may surprise you. Readers will want to pore over this witty, wordless book again and again, finding new details and new stories with every reading.

Review:

'This clever picture book tells the story of a crocodile who commutes in a smart suit to work at the zoo, where he strips and spends the day in a pool to entertain visitors. It is also a beautifully drawn record of an Italian town.' --The Sunday Times Culture

'Sometimes a book lands on our doorstep and it requires our immediate attention and an inordinate amount of time spent poring over intricate spreads and several read-throughs. Professional Crocodile did exactly that and we couldn't wait to share it with you any longer. [...] Giovanna Zoboli has created a highly original story with a fabulous twist at the end. Coupled with Mariachiara Di Giorgio's sublime and observant illustrations, this has to be one of our new favourite wordless picture books.' --Picture Books Blogger

"Now here's a wordless picture book that is simply bursting with wit, and full of wonderful details to tickle your fancy [...] Captivating, clever and totally immersive" --Red Reading Hub

From the Author:

Giovanna Zoboli is the cofounder of Topipittori, a children's book publisher where she is currently editor and art director. Her books, which count more than thirty titles, have been published in Italy and abroad. She lives in Milan, Italy.

Mariachiara Di Giorgio studied illustration at the Instituto Europeo di Design in Rome and at the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. As a student, she began working as a cartoonist as well as a storyboard artist and concept designer for films and commercials. Her work has been exhibited at Bologna Children's Book Fair and at the New York Society of Illustrators. This is her second book. She lives in Rome, Italy.

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1452165068
• ISBN 13: 9781452165066
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32