Solomon Crocodile

Solomon Crocodile
AuthorCatherine Rayner
LanguageEnglish
SubjectChildren's literature, Picture book
Published2011 (Macmillan Children's Books)
Publication placeEngland
Media typePrint (hardback, paperback)
Pages28 (unpaginated)
ISBN9780230529229
OCLC701020935
Followed bySolomon 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.

Reception

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 in the illustrations to 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

Solomon and Mortimer

Rayner wrote a sequel, Solomon and Mortimer in 2016. It involves Solomon and his new buddy Mortimer, the crocodile that Solomon met at the end of the previous book, getting up to further mischief.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Solomon Crocodile". booktrust.org.uk. Booktrust. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Previous Books of the Month". scottishbooktrust.com. Scottish Book Trust. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  3. ^ Rayner, Catherine (20 December 2011). Solomon Crocodile. Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). ISBN 9780374380649. OCLC 690584539. Retrieved 24 September 2017. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  4. ^ "Solomon Crocodile". Kirkus Media LLC. 21 September 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2017. Solomon never really learns how to make friends, but a bit of discussion during a cuddly read-aloud could clarify the point. Light and entertaining fun.
  5. ^ Jana Novotny Hunter. "Solomon Crocodile". Books for Keeps (189). Retrieved 24 September 2017. This is a picture book with great page turning drama and suspense and with a surprising ending sure to make toddlers chortle with glee, especially when naughtiness wins out.
  6. ^ "Solomon Crocodile (star review)". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. 24 October 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2017. Greenaway Medalist Rayner (Harris Finds His Feet) offers a playful hero with expressive eyes, a sly smile and paint-spattered skin. Parents with willful and rambunctious kids may groan, but the book has the makings of a readaloud hit.
  7. ^ "Books for Grandparents - January 2012: For Preschoolers". aarp.org. AARP. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2017. Just the right length for story time, .. Mischievous fun.
  8. ^ a b "Solomon Crocodile". catalog.wccls.org. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  9. ^ Jordan Bishop (28 March 2012). "Kate Greenaway Medal shortlist - in pictures". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  10. ^ "SCBA Nominee Cat Rayner - Solomon Crocodile". scottishbooktrust.com. Scottish Book Trust. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  11. ^ "2014 Education Reviews - 1 to 4-6 years Picture Books (in Dutch)" (PDF). nbdbiblion.nl. NBD Biblion (Dutch Library Service). Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  12. ^ "Solomon and Mortimer". booktrust.org.uk. Booktrust. Retrieved 25 September 2017.