Party Croc!: A Folktale from Zimbabwe, by Margaret Read MacDonald
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Party Croc!: A Folktale from Zimbabwe, by Margaret Read MacDonald
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When you promise Croc a party, you better keep that promise and give him a party! Zuva knows you should never invite a crocodile to town--everyone knows that! But what if the crocodile does you a favor? And what if you promise to return the favor by inviting him to the village party? And what if this croc actually comes knocking on your front door? Because this crocodile is a PARTY CROC! This hilarious retelling of a Shona folktale from Zimbabwe is both a cautionary tale about keeping promises and a raucously fun read-aloud for party animals of any age.
Party Croc!: A Folktale from Zimbabwe, by Margaret Read MacDonald- Amazon Sales Rank: #1584066 in Books
- Brand: Albert Whitman & Company
- Published on: 2015-03-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .40" w x 10.80" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 32 pages
Review "Newcomer Sullivan's vivid cartoons capture Croc's enthusiasm." Publishers Weekly, January 23, 2015"The importance of keeping promises is delivered with a hearty dose of humor, making this a book to return to." Kirkus Reviews, January 15, 2015
About the Author Margaret Read MacDonald is a children's librarian turned storyteller who travels the world sharing tales. Her many picture book retellings include The Boy from the Dragon Palace, Little Rooster's Diamond Button, and Mabela the Clever. When not traveling, she lives near Seattle, Washington.Derek Sullivan is a Washington-based illustrator. He has never had the opportunity to invite a crocodile to a party, but isn't so sure he wouldn't if he had the chance. This is his first children's book.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Frog Prince Gets A "Zimbawe Twist" (Says "The Literary Rat" of T.A.A.) By Taurean J. Watkins What do “The Frog Prince” and “Party Croc!” have in common? They both tackle the“Make A Promise, Keep A Promise” creedo that many classic stories are based on.But what sets this retelling of an african folktale apart from the original “Grimm’s” story(and it’s MANY retellings) is the frenetic energy and unabashed gusto.Instead of a short-sighted princess, we have a normal, down-to-earth girl named Zuva,who wants to bring home fish for dinner, but has no luck with her angler skills.So, she makes a bargain with a crocodile (i.e. the earnest “Frog” of this folktale): if he brings her fish, she’ll invite him to a party the coming Saturday.The thing is, the crocodile’s presence would not be welcome in the Zuva’s village.The croc delivers his part of the promise, and Zuva brought back fish for the village, and quickly forgets her bargin with the crocodile, thinking he’d never learn when Saturday was…But the crocodile (blissfully unaware) is no oridinary crocodile, but rather a Party Croc, and tells (or rather SINGS) to everyone who’ll listen he’s been invited to a party.If you’ve watched “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” for any length of time, you can almost hear in your mind one of the many random freestyle dittys sung by Ponyville’s #1 Party Pony, Pinkie Pie! (Or “Double P” as I call her)Also, the Party Croc would ask various kids when Saturday would arrive, and when Saturday comes, the croc leaves the fishing pool to “Get down with his scaly self.”When Zuva spots him sashaying into the village, dressed in his swampy best, she quickly hides him in her house, and begins realizes that making a promise she couldn’t keep was not a good idea, especially when the Party Croc finally crashes the party he thought he’d been invited to all along!Derek Sullivan’s illustrations have this raw yet warm energy, and Margret Read MacDonald’s use of concise, punchy text, along with the repetition of our titular reptile’s refrain of jubilation come together in a delightful way.Eventually Zuva had to confess her lie, and from there, well, you’ll have to read for yourself…Folktales, much like picture books in rhyme, or novels in verse, are TOUGH to write, and even tougher to sell, but a joy to readers of all kinds when done well.“Party Croc!” is a hilarous reminder that one shouldn’t make promises you can’t or don’t wish to keep.-Originally Reviewed at TalkingAnimalAddicts.com
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Illustrations make the story! By Pam Sully Fun story! Amazing illustrations.... colorful, vibrant.... just plain amazing!! Actually, the illustrations make the whole story come alive.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five Stars By Becky Becky I love this book and so do my kids. The illustrations are beautiful!
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