Anthony Buirchell
Look closely at a crocodile, not too closely, and you will see that it has a cheeky but menacing smile. What is this smile all about? Find out in the entertaining tale Why Crocodiles Smile. You will also discover that nature is wonderful and intriguing.The story is another children's picture book in the Cric Croc series. Cric goes to visit his grandfather and sees nature in all its splendour and beauty. The little crocodile discovers the magical interaction of the animals in a river environment. Readers will do drawn to the many unique Australian birds and animals and feel compelled to want to protect these and other endangered flora and fauna. The rhyming test is enhanced through the beautiful drawings by renowned illustrator Laila Savolainen. The twist in the tale at the end sums up life in the world's natural environments.