The Crocodile Bird

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The Crocodile Bird

Richard Turner & Margaret Tolland August 2022 | RRP: £9.99 Hardback | 9781760361044 Extent: 32 pages | Four-colour Interior Weight: 0.40 kg | Carton Quantity: 36 copies Trim Size: 24.0 cm in H | 26.0 cm in W Interest Age: 6 to 11 years Reading Age: 8 to 9 years “If you think a bird and a crocodile can’t get along, think again. ... An unusual partnership in the natural world that should appeal to young animal lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews (U.S.)

Explores the alleged symbiotic relationship between crocodiles and Egyptian plovers in rhyming verse. All the creatures in the River Nile flee when they see the crocodile—all except one, that is. Unafraid, a little bird called a plover enters the crocodile’s open mouth, showing an alleged symbiotic relationship between two species. This book with rhyming verse and realistic illustrations will entertain and educate.

• Introduces readers to the alleged mutualism / symbiotic relationship between Nile crocodiles and Egyptian plovers, with short, rhyming stanzas. • Lifelike and impressive illustrations of the crocodile and plover in their natural habitat. • Excellent picture book for STEM units on symbiotic relationships between animals and the need for apex predator dental hygiene.