Solomon Crocodile Explained

Solomon Crocodile
Author:Catherine Rayner
Country:England
Language:English
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 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, 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Solomon Crocodile . booktrust.org.uk . Booktrust . 24 September 2017.
  2. Web site: Previous Books of the Month . scottishbooktrust.com . Scottish Book Trust . 24 September 2017.
  3. Book: Solomon Crocodile . kcls.bibliocommons.com . 9780374380649 . 690584539 . 24 September 2017 . Rayner . Catherine . 20 December 2011 . Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) .
  4. Web site: Solomon Crocodile . 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. . 21 September 2011 . Kirkus Media LLC . 24 September 2017.
  5. Solomon Crocodile . Jana Novotny Hunter . 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. . Books for Keeps . 189 . 24 September 2017.
  6. Web site: Solomon Crocodile (star review) . 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. . 24 October 2011 . Publishers Weekly . PWxyz LLC. 24 September 2017.
  7. Web site: Books for Grandparents - January 2012: For Preschoolers . Just the right length for story time, .. Mischievous fun. . 17 January 2012 . aarp.org . AARP . 24 September 2017.
  8. Web site: Solomon Crocodile . catalog.wccls.org . 24 September 2017.
  9. News: Jordan Bishop . 28 March 2012 . Kate Greenaway Medal shortlist - in pictures . The Guardian . 24 September 2017.
  10. Web site: SCBA Nominee Cat Rayner - Solomon Crocodile . scottishbooktrust.com . Scottish Book Trust . 24 September 2017.
  11. Web site: 2014 Education Reviews - 1 to 4-6 years Picture Books (in Dutch) . nbdbiblion.nl . NBD Biblion (Dutch Library Service) . 24 September 2017.
  12. Web site: Solomon and Mortimer. booktrust.org.uk . Booktrust . 25 September 2017.

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