Solomon Crocodile
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| Author | Catherine Rayner |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Children's literature, Picture book |
| Published | 2011 (Macmillan Children's Books) |
| Publication place | England |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 28 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 9780230529229 |
| OCLC | 701020935 |
| Followed by | Solomon and Mortimer (2016) |
Solomon Crocodile is a 2011 picture book by Catherine Rayner. It is about a mischievous crocodile called Solomon who wants to play with various birds and animals but just annoys them until he finally meets another playful crocodile.
Booktrust, in a review of Solomon Crocodile, wrote that "Catherine Rayner's lovely artwork vividly depicts a lively cast of animal characters in this gorgeous picture book," found similarities between the book's illustrations and those of Quentin Blake, and concluded, "this is a picture book to treasure."[1] The Scottish Book Trust called it a "beautifully illustrated picture book,"[2] while The Horn Book Magazine and a King County librarian recommended it for storytime.[3]
Solomon Crocodile has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews,[4] Books for Keeps,[5] Publishers Weekly,[6] AARP,[7] Booklist,[8] and School Library Journal.[8]
Awards
- 2012 Kate Greenaway Medal - shortlist[9]
- 2012 Scottish Children's Book Award - nominee[10]
- 2014 CPNB Picture Book of the Year - winner[11]