Overview
Meet Ernst, the inquisitive little crocodile, and enter a world where fancy is always ready to take flight-and where home is the best place one could ever imagine.About the Author: Since the publication of Ernst, Elisa Kleven has gathered further acclaim with such titles as The Puddle Pail (another Ernst story), Sun Bread, and teacher-favorite Abuela by Arthur Dorros. She lives in Albany, California, with her husband, two children, and many happy pets, none of which are crocodiles.
A young crocodile with a vivid imagination celebrates a birthday.
Synopsis
Meet Ernst, the inquisitive little crocodile, and enter a world where fancy is always ready to take flight-and where home is the best place one could ever imagine.
About the Author: Since the publication of Ernst, Elisa Kleven has gathered further acclaim with such titles as The Puddle Pail (another Ernst story), Sun Bread, and teacher-favorite Abuela by Arthur Dorros. She lives in Albany, California, with her husband, two children, and many happy pets, none of which are crocodiles.
Publishers Weekly
In this cut-paper collage book that evokes the texture and look of quilted squares, Ernst, a blue crocodile, goes through his day repeatedly asking, "what if" (e.g., "What if sand were fudgy instead of sandy?"), only to discover how much he appreciates the world as it is. Ages 4-7. (Mar.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.