Title: Croc and Bird
Author: Alexis Deacon
Publisher: Red Fox
Published: 2012
Format: Paperback
Source: My own copy
Here’s
another Alexis Deacon book that have I read and enjoyed. Published in
2012, Croc And Bird is one of his more recent books created by
him alone and has the same introspective message and gorgeous artwork
as the other stories.
In
the story, a crocodile and a bird hatch out of their eggs next to
each other and as a result, they mistake each other for brothers.
Bonding between them ensues as they begin to share their lifestyles
with one another and go on adventures together. The story is very
funny and simplistic, but also poignant and heart warming as it
explores the themes of brotherhood and friendship. As always, the
pictures are beautifully drawn and coloured and we also get to
explore, through both the illustrations and the text, the growth of
the characters both in age and in personality.
In
general, Croc And Bird is a meaningful tale of brotherly love with
humour and poignancy blended together seamlessly. The main characters
are absolutely lovable which will appeal to children and their
parents alike and furthermore, the tale serves as a celebration of
siblings everywhere, therefore making it a must-read for whole
families.
