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Description
Mr Croc goes for a long walk after buying hiking boots, a tent and a map. He's ready to go but forgets to pack everything he needs.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves slapstick humor and characters who mean well but can't catch a break, Mr. Croc's Walk is a winner. Frank Rodgers gives us a lovable, bumbling crocodile who's so excited about his hiking adventure that he literally walks out the door without packing food, water, or practically anything else leaving his tent sitting right in the middle of his living room floor. It's one of those stories where the absurdity builds perfectly, and kids genuinely crack up at the escalating mix-ups. The simple sentence structure and short chapters make it a great bridge for early readers who are moving beyond picture books but aren't ready for thick chapter books, and at an AR Level of 2.8 it's right in that sweet spot. There's nothing scary or heavy here just goofy, lighthearted fun that works equally well as a read-alone or a bedtime story. If your child enjoyed "David Goes to School" or other books about hilariously impulsive characters, they'll probably want to read this one again and again.