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Name: Watch Out for the Crocodile
Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)
Author: Lisa Moroni

📘 Watch Out for the Crocodile by Lisa Moroni

Tora and her father head out on a camping adventure that quickly follows a familiar pattern: the narrator’s imaginative eye spotlights the world’s wonders, while the father’s practical perspective focuses on firewood and rocks. Tora’s visions of exotic animals and adventures add color and excitement to the day. As the afternoon wanes, the girl and her initially reluctant dad carve out time to play together, culminating in a heartfelt embrace that shows trust, companionship, and growth in their relationship. The story celebrates imagination, the natural world, and the journey toward mutual understanding between father and daughter in a light, age‑appropriate tone.

First publish date: 2014

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Lisa Moroni

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