Фред Марчеллино — новинки

Крокодил считал себя аристократом, потомком древнего рода египетских крокодилов. Он жил размеренной жизнью на берегу Нила, пока приехавший в Египет Наполеон не забрал его как диковинное развлечение с собой в Париж.

Но что ждёт крокодила в столице моды?

Лучшая иллюстрированная книга для детей по версии «The New York Times», 1999 г.

Charles Perrault's "Puss in Boots" has been an irresistible magnet for countless illustrators ever since this classic French tale was first published in 1697. So the question arises: Do we really need another edition of Puss? Presented with Fred Marcellino's magnificent interpretation of this nimble new translation of the authentic text, book lovers young and old are apt to decide that this "Puss in Boots" belongs on their shelf of special favorites. Long regarded as the preeminent designer of book jackets in America, Fred Marcellino provides an unstinting visual feast in his first full-color picture book. The adventures of that rascal, Puss, and his master, the miller's son, are portrayed in a lavish series of illustrations that range from sumptuous grandeur to comedy both boisterous and sly

While robbing Egypt's mummies, sphinxes, and palm trees, Napoleon can't resist bringing home a souvenir crocodile as well. All Paris is enchanted with this exotic creature. But for a crocodile with an appetite as big as his ego, being the toast of the town has its downside, too. What's a crocodile who's used to a dinner of flamingo, snake, or mongoose to make of chocolate mousse? Oh, to return to his beloved Nile! But fickle Napoleon has other plans for our hero... Inspired by an obscure nineteenth-century French satire, I, Crocodile is the first book Fred Marcellino has written as well as illustrated. Ages 4-8