Fred the Croc

There’s a new croc on the block and boy, does he love to show off! But when the crowds get sick of Fred’s antics, he must think of something dazzling to gain their attention again ...

Kids are going to snap up this imaginative and energetic book, with bright and quirky illustrations! Loads of fun to read and view, this fabulous picture book is sure to get ankle-biters laughing and reading out loud!

About the author and illustrator
Matt Zurbo grew up in the western suburbs and now lives in the Otway Ranges. His previous books and awards are Idiot Pride (shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year, 1997; Victorian top 150 book list); Flyboy and the Invisible; Hot Nights Cool Dragons (shortlisted Aurealis awards); Blow, Kid, Blow (shortlisted for APA design awards); and I Got A Rocket (soon to be a cartoon series).

Sarah Dunk works as a freelance illustrator for editorial, publishing and institutional organisations, using digital and traditional techniques. She has drawn freelance illustrations and completed design/production work for The Oxford University Press, Explore Magazine, Drive, The Age, Australian Orthodontic Journal, Rehame Australia and Brown Prior Anderson. Sarah lives in Melbourne.

Lothian Children’s Books
By Matt Zurbo and Sarah Dunk
Recommended age 3+
Hardback, ISBN 9780734408693 - $28.99
Paperback, ISBN 9780734410856 - $16.99


Review: Fred the Croc was a showoff looking for some extra attention. He became famous. Then one day people lost interest, so Fred reinvented himself so he could enjoy the spotlight once more..