The Crocodile Who Came for Dinner (Paperback) - Steve Smallman

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?

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 Joelle 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 is ideal for existing fans of Hotpot and Wolf's stories and readers of The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water, Lost and Found, Weirdo and The Way Home for Wolf.

About the Author

Steve Smallman has taken up writing his own stories after illustrating children's books for over 30 years. He also teaches illustration and mural-painting workshops in schools. When he's not working, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening and walking in the countryside. Joelle Dreidemy was born in Saint-Avold in France. She gained a diploma in Strasbourg in 2002 and a diploma from the famous Emile Cohl School in Lyon in 2004. Joelle lives and works in Paris, producing illustrations for magazines and children's books.