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The crocodile is coming!

by June Crebbin · 2005

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This collection brings together over 50 poems exploring the young child's world and experience, both real and imaginary. Varied in tone - from funny to lyrical and emotional - they cover a range of poetic forms and all have June Crebbin's sure touch.

Themes
animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thisgrandparentsgrandparentsMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 79 pages
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poetrypoetryMore like thisLess of this

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