Princess Cora and the Crocodile

by Laura Amy Schlitz

Illustrated by Brian Floca

Ages 5-Up

One of my new favorites!  This is a longer chapter/picture book, so I recommend this for older preschool and young elementary age children. 

Princess Cora's parents are overjoyed when she is born, she is their "perfect little snowflake." 

Then the reality of Cora's future as Queen overwhelms them and they can think of nothing else except to prepare for her future.  This means, hard work for Cora, all day everyday.  She never has a break or has any fun.  Until, Cora sends a letter to her fairy  godmother.  She needs help, and it comes in the form of a very funny crocodile.  When Cora and the crocodile trade places for the day, lots of silly is sure to follow.   Will Cora's life change?  Will the crocodile eat anyone?  This is a must read and find out!