Unlike other crocodiles, Cornelius walks upright, sees things, and does tricks no other crocodile can. His friends aren't impressed. "So what?" the...
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May 13, 2009
Karen
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This crocodile fable/storyline is not one of Lionni's best. The message is basically - don't be afraid to be different. The way it is presented is not very compelling though. When you get to the end, the story's repeated phrase, "So what?", applies to the book itself. The pictures are nice though.
Nov 12, 2011
Atziri
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Cornelius is a crocodile like no other, he walks upright and he goes out into the world to discover. He meets a monkey and ask him to teach him how to hang himself from his tail. The other crocodiles seem to ignore him, but Cornelius goes on later to learn that all the other crocodiles want to do the same.
Cornelius is a wonderful character with its own unique personality, I thought he was great! I think this is a great story about the need for little people to learn how to "marc More...
Cornelius is a wonderful character with its own unique personality, I thought he was great! I think this is a great story about the need for little people to learn how to "marc More...
Oct 20, 2008
Magda
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Life on the riverbeach would never be the same again.
Leo Lionni was born in Holland and grew up in Italy. He received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Genoa in 1935 and came to this country in 1939 with his wife, Nora, and their two young sons. He has been president of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, head of the graphic design department of the Parsons School of Design, coeditor of Print magazine and art director of Fortune. He is now Critic-in-Residence at The C More...
Leo Lionni was born in Holland and grew up in Italy. He received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Genoa in 1935 and came to this country in 1939 with his wife, Nora, and their two young sons. He has been president of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, head of the graphic design department of the Parsons School of Design, coeditor of Print magazine and art director of Fortune. He is now Critic-in-Residence at The C More...
May 20, 2009
Snorkle
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This book made me smile. I especially liked the ending; while it wasn't the most satisfying, it did leave the reader smirking and wondering what Cornelius would do next. I enjoyed the pictures and the main character, he was especially likable. I would recommend.
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009/05...
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009/05...
Jun 05, 2008
Heather
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A cute and funny story, but sort of fluffy. The kids smiled at the silliness of crocodiles trying to stand on their heads. But it didn't really 'teach' anything and I'm all about finding books that teach.
Worth at least one read. Much better than some of the junk out there.
Worth at least one read. Much better than some of the junk out there.
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