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Faustin Charles

Faustin Charles

  • 4 stars across 18 books
Faustin Charles is a renowned poet and story-teller. His collection of Afro-Caribbean rhymes was published to great success by Puffin. Faustin spends much time in schools and libraries story-telling. He lives in North London.

Mike Terry is most well-known for his wonderful cover illustrations for Dick King-Smith, including The Hodgeheg and The Sheep-Pig (the basis for the successful film Babe). He lives in Hythe, Kent.
1st June 1998

The Selfish Crocodile

Every morning a very large and very snappy crocodile shouts this selfish message: 'Stay away from my river! It's MY rive... MoreThe Selfish Crocodile

(17 reviews) Review
14th June 2018

The Selfish Crocodile Anniversary Edition

Every morning a very large and very snappy crocodile shouts this selfish message: ‘Stay away from my river! It’s MY rive... MoreThe Selfish Crocodile Anniversary Edition

(2 reviews) Review
3rd January 2013

The Selfish Crocodile Book of Colours

What better way to learn colours than on a fun animal safari? From white-and-black zebras to grey elephants and green c... MoreThe Selfish Crocodile Book of Colours

(1 review) Review
5th September 2005

The Selfish Crocodile

Every morning a very large and very snappy crocodile shouts this selfish message: 'Stay away from my river! It's MY rive... MoreThe Selfish Crocodile

(1 review) Review
5th March 2007

The World Book Day Selfish Crocodile Counting Book

This is a sturdy board book that will help every child to learn their numbers from one to ten - with the help of the sna... MoreThe World Book Day Selfish Crocodile Counting Book

(1 review) Review
2nd August 2012

The Selfish Crocodile Book of Words

Monkeys, frogs, butterflies and birds make a brilliant first-word adventure - with exuberant illustrations to hook in yo... MoreThe Selfish Crocodile Book of Words

(0 reviews) Review
10th May 2012

The Selfish Crocodile Book of Numbers

What better way to get to grips with numbers than in the company of the selfish crocodile! From one crocodile to ten ch... MoreThe Selfish Crocodile Book of Numbers

(0 reviews) Review
1st September 2008

Selfish Crocodile Book of Nursery Rhymes

Faustin Charles has specially created for this collection over 40 new rhymes inspired by traditional nursery rhymes and ... MoreSelfish Crocodile Book of Nursery Rhymes

(0 reviews) Review
6th June 2011

Maktabet al Timsah al Anani (Selfish Crocodile Library)

This much loved and sensationally snappy picture book character is brought to life in this delightful small board book l... MoreMaktabet al Timsah al Anani (Selfish Crocodile Library)

(0 reviews) Review
8th November 2012

The Selfish Crocodile Book of Sounds

A fabulously fun way to introduce young readers to the world of animal noises.... MoreThe Selfish Crocodile Book of Sounds

(0 reviews) Review
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    Entertaining story about a crocodile that didn’t look after his teeth & was awful to the other animals in the jungle. 
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