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Crocodile looking for better

Author:

Yoeri Slegers

Warm story about fleeing and the importance of being welcome somewhere.

- Picture book about refugees and migration
- About prejudice and friendship
- Colorful illustrations brimming with detail

Rights sold: English, German

Crocodile is on the move. He is tired and scared. At home it wasn't safe anymore. And so Crocodile had to leave. He is on his way to better. Where that is? Crocodile doesn't know yet. The journey is long and dangerous. And everywhere Crocodile goes, he hears the same thing: “Crocodiles are dangerous! Go away, Crocodile! There is no place for Crocodile anywhere. Will he be welcome anywhere?

Reviews:
'A book full of compassion|a story that hits you right in the heart.' (Onderwijwwereld, March 2019)

'Very colorful illustrations that clearly portray Crocodile's feelings. Without moralizing, the book manages to bring attention to the refugee issue in a realistic way.' (Alles wat ik mooi kan. vinden, September 2019)

Age: 4+

Publisher:

De Eenhoorn
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