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Croco

Azul López, illustrated by Azul López, Kit Maude

Croco, a young crocodile, becomes stuck in a hole and must work out a way to get free. Friends offer suggestions, but their advice does not provide the answer Croco needs. Facing the problem, Croco keeps trying and ultimately discovers a solution independently. The tale centers on persistence, self-reliance, and finding a way forward when help from others is not enough.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
Animals · Problem Solving · Resilience · Self Acceptance
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Tapioca Stories
Published
October 28, 2025
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9798988749974
Language
English
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