The Crocodile Who Came for Dinner Author: Steve Smallman, Illustrator: Joëlle Dreidemy

The third instalment in the wonderful The Lamb Who Came for Dinner series from best-selling author, Steve Smallman (Poo in the Zoo, Monkey With a Bright Blue Bottom, Bear’s Big Bottom) and beautifully illustrated by Joëlle Dreidemy.

Hotpot and Wolf have found an egg. A CROCODILE egg! Hotpot LOVES the crocodile, Omelette, and wants to snuggle and cuddle him. The other woodland animals aren’t sure this is a good idea – surely CROCODILES are fearsome and ferocious beasts?! But when an emergency arises, and it’s down to Omelette to save the day, will everyone change their mind?

This heartwarming story about finding friends in unexpected places and challenging stereotypes.