All copies of this title, including those transferred to portable devices and other media, must be deleted/destroyed at the end of the lending period.
Description
An Egyptian crocodile who catches the fancy of the esteemed Emperor Napoleon becomes an instant celebrity in a fancy fountain in Paris. But when someone in the kitchen starts singing the praises of crocodile pie, the resourceful and very hungry reptile escapes by sewer.
Awards: ALA Notable Audio Recording; Earphones Award for Exceptional Audio, AudioFile Magazine
What's a crocodile to do when he's transported to Paris and then left without food? Why, find his own way, of course, to dinner, lunch, and breakfast. Tim Curry's narration of I, Crocodile, is exemplary--a glorious example of the perfect melding of all the parts of an audio recording. The musical background is just right; the illustrations and text complement each other perfectly. Curry's low British accent, exacting elocution, and perfect pacing combine for the ultimate listening experience. The inflection in Curry's voice, added to the irony and sarcasm, creates a pompous yet lovable crocodile. Children will enjoy this for the story and the illustrations; adults will love it for the humor. An absolute gem! W.L.S. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine
AudioFile...
“Tim Curry’s narration… is exemplary – a glorious example of the perfect melding of all parts os an audio recording. The musical background is just right…. Curry’s low British accent, exacting elocution, and perfect pacing combine for the ultimate listening experience…. An absolute gem!”
Lorgnette...
“…told with humor and history in mind… will make the student want to listen, enjoy and laugh throughout… a must for any elementary library.”
Booklist...
“… masterful… Tim Curry’s wry, witty narration and Raul Malo’s whimsical score enliven this sophisticated, amusing story….”
School Library Journal...
“Tim Curry’s tongue-in-cheek narration perfectly captures the humor and mild malevolence of the amusing amphibian. …offers older viewers food for thought, while younger children will enjoy it simply as a funny animal story. …whimsical….”
