Croc & Gator 1: Swamp Ranger School
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- Pre-Order
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- Expected 25 Jun 2024
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- 7,99 €
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- Pre-Order
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- 7,99 €
Publisher Description
The series launch of the Croc and Gator chapter book series, following the adventures of no-nonsense Croc and goofball Gator as junior rangers in their hometown swamp. Printed entirely in green ink, these fun STEM-filled books are perfect for InvestiGators fans.
Croc and Gator could not be more different, but the one thing they have in common is the love of their swamp. And now they are old enough to train as junior Swamp Rangers! They can’t wait to learn about all the swamp’s plants and animals, and how to protect them.
When outgoing Gator and reclusive Croc are paired up, neither is sure about the other. But it turns out that their differences help them ace their tests and reward them training certificates to become the best Swamp Rangers!
This great buddy series pairs two animals that kids LOVE. In their challenge to become junior rangers, Croc and Gator will need to be courageous and brave little reptiles, as they explore their swamp and prepare to protect everyone in community. With each story, readers will train alongside Croc and Gator, as they gain more experience and get badges along the way. The books will have back matter to support the theme of each story.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Despite their differing personalities, Swamp Ranger School classmates Croc and Gator forge a fierce friendship in this new chapter book series by Katzenberger (A Love Letter to My Library). The gregarious, loquacious Gator is flummoxed by Croc's serious, contained demeanor; when the two are paired up for their first class activity, Croc coolly responds, "If that's my only choice, then so be it." But as the two work together—a collaboration fleshed out via cartoon line drawings by Ciccotello (I'm a Volcano!)—Gator learns to temper his responses around Croc, and Croc realizes he can loosen up a little and enjoy himself. After willingly teaming up for—and successfully completing—a scavenger hunt, the duo decides to partner as full-fledged Swamp Rangers. The leads' emotional journey can sometimes be too rigid and saccharine, but the characters' yearning to connect feels organic. In a narrative that highlights burgeoning self-awareness and appreciation for each other's talents, Katzenberger celebrates the fragile beauty of the protagonists' swamp habitat and offers simple messaging about conservation: "It means to protect things from harm and not be wasteful." Ages 6–8.
