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A gleefully wicked romp where a boastful bully's nasty appetite leads to a spectacularly satisfying downfall. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Enormous Crocodile.
- playful
- boisterous
- cartoonishly suspenseful
- 01
Dirty Beasts
Roald Dahl
A wickedly funny collection of verses where the animal kingdom finally gets its gruesome, glorious revenge.
- 02
Esio Trot
Roald Dahl
A sweet, slightly absurd tale of gentle trickery and the lengths we go to for love.
- 03
Fantastic Mr Fox
unknown author
A delightfully wicked game of cat-and-mouse where the underdogs dig deep to outsmart the greedy giants above.
- 04
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Judith Kerr · 2004
A perfectly polite disruption of the everyday, where the surreal is met with tea, sandwiches, and absolute calm.
- 05
The crocodile who didn't like water
Gemma Merino
A warm, funny exploration of what happens when trying to fit in just isn't working out.
- 06
The Highway Rat
Julia Donaldson
A galloping, swashbuckling read-aloud where a greedy villain gets a clever comeuppance.
- 07
The tooth book
Theo LeSieg · 1981
A bouncy, rhyming exploration of smiles across the animal kingdom that makes dental hygiene feel like a playful game.
- 08
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Elaine Hampton · 2006
A rhythmic, interactive romp that turns a backyard-style adventure into a thrilling, giggly race back to the safety of bed.
- 09
Horton Hatches the Egg
Dr. Seuss · 1940
A bouncy, rhyming testament to the quiet power of keeping your promises, no matter how absurd the circumstances.
- 10
The Snail and the Whale
Julia Donaldson · 2003
A sweeping, rhythmic oceanic adventure that proves even the smallest among us can make a massive difference.
- 11
"Slowly, slowly, slowly," said the sloth
Eric Carle
A lush, unhurried meditation on the quiet joy of moving at your own peaceful pace.
- 12
Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher
Beatrix Potter · 1993
A damp, delightfully polite excursion into the unpredictable natural world, ending in the ultimate cozy retreat.
