The kind crocodile gives shelter to a series of animals on his long green back, scaring away their pursuers-until the tables turn and the crocodile doesn’t seem so kind any more.

In this fresh and playful board book, the kind crocodile leaves his pond to see the world. Animals are in danger out here! Here comes a terrified mouse, a frightened hog, an antelope. One by one they find shelter on Crocodile’s long back, while his big teeth scare their enemies away. GRRR! Is there room for an enormous, frightened rhino? Yes! But a growling lion is too much weight. So the crocodile turns on his friends. GRRRR! But not for long: Just kidding! says Crocodile. Not kind! say the friends.

This funny board book from Leo Timmers, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award author, features his trademark detailed illustrations full of expression and a satisfying twist ending-will Crocodile gobble up his friends? Of course not, the kind crocodile is just pretending. Kind Crocodile is a board book to enjoy again and again, with a lively game of chase and a message about teamwork at its heart.