Solomon Crocodile facts for kids
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| Author | Catherine Rayner |
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| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Children's literature, Picture book |
| Published | 2011 (Macmillan Children's Books) |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 28 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 9780230529229 |
| OCLC | 701020935 |
| Followed by | Solomon and Mortimer (2016) |
Solomon Crocodile is a fun picture book from 2011, written by Catherine Rayner. It tells the story of a playful crocodile named Solomon. Solomon really wants to play with other animals and birds. But sometimes, his playful ways just annoy them! The book follows his adventures until he finally finds another crocodile who loves to play just as much as he does.
About Solomon Crocodile
This book introduces us to Solomon, a young crocodile who is full of energy. He tries to make friends with different animals like a heron, a zebra, and a giraffe. Solomon tries to get their attention by splashing, roaring, and even tickling. But his attempts to play often go wrong. The other animals just want to be left alone! They find Solomon's games a bit too much.
Finding a Friend
Solomon feels a little lonely because no one wants to play with him. He keeps trying, but his big crocodile energy is just too much for the smaller, quieter animals. Then, something exciting happens! Solomon meets another crocodile. This new friend is just as playful and energetic as Solomon. They finally find someone who understands their kind of fun. This shows how important it is to find friends who share your interests.
Awards and Recognition
Solomon Crocodile has won some cool awards! These awards show that many people, including experts, thought it was a great book.
- In 2012, it was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. This is a very important award for children's book illustrations in the United Kingdom. Being shortlisted means it was one of the top books considered for the prize.
- Also in 2012, it was nominated for the Scottish Children's Book Award. This award celebrates books chosen by children themselves in Scotland.
- In 2014, it won the CPNB Picture Book of the Year award. This is a big honor in the Netherlands, showing its popularity there.
The Story Continues
If you enjoyed Solomon's adventures, there's more! Catherine Rayner wrote a sequel called Solomon and Mortimer. This book came out in 2016. In the sequel, Solomon is joined by his new best friend, Mortimer. Mortimer is the crocodile Solomon met at the end of the first book. Together, they get into even more fun and mischief. It's a great way to see what happens next for these two playful crocodiles!
