The Enormous Crocodile

Roald Dahl's 'The Enormous Crocodile' is a darkly humorous and adventurous tale about a very large, very hungry crocodile who devises increasingly elaborate disguises to trick and eat human children. Fortunately, his jungle neighbors, including a wise hippo, a powerful elephant, a quick-witted monkey, and a watchful bird, are always one step ahead, foiling his 'clever tricks' at every turn. The story culminates in a fantastical and satisfying resolution where the crocodile gets his just deserts. Illustrated by Quentin Blake, this picture book is a great read-aloud for children aged 4-11, offering a thrilling narrative about teamwork, bravery, and the triumph of good over evil. Parents should be aware of the crocodile's explicit intentions to eat children and his dramatic, fiery demise, which are handled with Dahl's signature dark humor.

The enormous crocodile devises secret plans and a few clever tricks to secure his lunch only to have them foiled by his neighbors.