Senior, Suzy. Who Will Kiss the Crocodile? Claire Powell, Illus. Tiger Tales, 09/2022. [28]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $17.99. 978-1-68010-284-0.
Originally published in Great Britain earlier this year, this spoof of the fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty” features a princess who has been turned into a crocodile. After falling asleep at age sixteen, the crocodile is awakened by a kiss blown by the female fix-it crew, breaking gender stereotypes. The rhyming verse that tells the story is bouncy and will make a great readaloud. The quirky, full-color cartoon illustrations with white backgrounds feature an ethnically diverse cast of characters and add charm to the story.
Penny Peck, San Jose State University iSchool