Catch that Crocodile - PB - Hardcover
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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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.
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"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
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- PublisherTara Books
- ISBN 10 9383145080
- ISBN 13 9789383145089
- BindingHardcover
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Book Description Condition: New. 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. With larger than life characters and distinctive energy this subtle tale of conservation has become a Tara Books classic, and is now released in paperback for the first time. Illustrator(s): Biswas, Pulak. Num Pages: 40 pages, 2 Colour. BIC Classification: YBCS. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 240 x 183 x 5. Weight in Grams: 184. Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # KJE0003736
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Book Description Condition: New. 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. With larger than life characters and distinctive energy this subtle tale of conservation has become a Tara Books classic, and is now released in paperback for the first time. Illustrator(s): Biswas, Pulak. Num Pages: 40 pages, 2 Colour. BIC Classification: YBCS. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 240 x 183 x 5. Weight in Grams: 184. Seller Inventory # KJE0003736
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