Reviews for The dark convoys

The average rating for The dark convoys based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-01-14 00:00:00 Ruben Davila Why we chose this book: Crocodile Books provided a review copy of this with a book we had requested. We have enjoyed it so much that I'm looking for it in German (original language)! Mom's Review (V) A crocodile eats a shopkeeper when he discovers that her store is filled with crocodile products. Omar the crocodile, who lives along the Nile, hears about a crocodile store from two ladies strolling past. He is thrilled that there is a store especially for him, until he enters it and sees countless products mades from crocodile. In his anger, he consumes the shopkeeper - she "can wear crocodile from head to toe." With a reversal of roles, the crocodiles stroll up and down the Nile wearing clothes without causing harm to anyone. T, his dad, and I all agree that the rhymes are superb; vocabulary, meter - Crocodile Crocodile is a lesson in what a well rhymed picture book should be. Add Schroeder's beautiful illustrations. Top it off with a satisfying end to an unsustainable practice. And you have a picture book that is satisfying all around. And it has a touch of lighthearted fun at the end with crocodiles wearing clothes. Son's Review (T) (Final review as a 3 year old!) While reading: Mom: How do you think he's feeling here? Son: I think he's feeling happy. Mom: I definitely think he's feeling happy. Son: But later on he doesn't like what's going on, like with the store owner. Mom: He doesn't? How do you know that? Son: Because I've read it a bunch of times. Mom: Oh. You have? This is the first time I'm reading it. Dad, from the other room: He and I have read it twice. I like it. I think it's rhymed well and the story's really funny. After reading: Mom: I liked it. I agree with Daddy. The rhymes are really good. What did you think? What did you think about him eating the lady? Why? Son: I think he didn't like what the lady was doing...I think it was bad. If crocodiles eat you that would be bad. Mom: Do you think it was good at all that he ate her? Son: Yeah because he didn't want to be made into a crocodile thing. Mom: What did you like about Crocodile Crocodile? Son: What I liked about it was I just liked the rhymes. Mom: What was your favorite part and how did it make you feel? Son: My favorite part was the ending, and how it made me feel was I really liked it. Mom: Why was that your favorite part? Son: Why my favorite part was my favorite part is because at they end they're dressed in pinks. Mom: What is the best thing about about the story? Son: The best thing about the story is this: It is that the rhymes are the best. Mom: And is there anything else you want to tell me? Son: I really like crocodiles.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-08-31 00:00:00 Gianfranco Garcia A real treasure. Such fun witty text, such a timeless subject, gorgeous atmosphere and simply stunning illustrations. Could not even believe it was from '75. It has a dark subtle humor but in the same time it manages to tell a story that the little ones can also understand. Loved it and kids loved it as well.