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Name: The crocodile who didn't like water
Rating: 3.75 (4 reviews)
Author: Gemma Merino

📘 The crocodile who didn't like water by Gemma Merino

The story follows a young crocodile who cannot bring himself to enjoy the water that his species loves. As he grapples with this odd feeling, he embarks on a journey of self‑realization that reveals why he feels so uneasy underwater.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Gemma Merino

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