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This is a romp through ancient Egypt, illustrated with humorous verse and pictures, complete with hieroglyphics. A boat trip down the Nile and a job decorating the latest pyramid almost land young Hamut and Nekatu in hot water, until their steadfast crocodile makes an appearance.
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Roy Gerrard (1935-97) wrote and illustrated many books for children, including Wagons West! and Rosie and the Rustlers.
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Ages 5-8. Gerrard, author-illustrator of The Favershams, Sir Cedric, and Mik's Mammoth, presents a picture book set in ancient Egypt. Young Hamut and Nekatu live along the Nile, where they find a baby crocodile, befriend it, and raise it to full size. The duo leave home, and Hamut soon becomes a talented sculptor, and Nekatu paints exceptional wall paintings. When the king becomes their patron, the children become famous, but their fame attracts kidnappers, who hope to sell them into slavery. "But once again Fate intervened / Because the floods arrived / And sank the scoundrels' vessel. / But the lucky pair survived." The story rambles along in a string of rhymed couplets as the children return home for a happy ending, having been saved by their crocodile. Much better than the text are the excellent watercolor illustrations depicting scenes of ancient Egypt in a style that is recognizably Gerrard's, though inspired by art of the period. Far from looking derivative, this detailed, decorative style is pleasing and original. Within the illustrations are 10 hieroglyphic messages, with a key provided on the jacket flap. An entertaining addition to any elementary unit on ancient Egypt. Carolyn Phelan
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- PublisherOrion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0575056002
- ISBN 13 9780575056008
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
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Croco'nile
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CROCO'NILE [CROCONILE]
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Book Description Condition: About fine. First edition. Scarce signed first printing of this fabulous color picture book set in ancient Egypt. CROCO'NILE was the recipient of immediate accolades, particularly from teachers who recognized the educational value of the book. Not only does it offer a glimpse of ancient Egypt for the picture-book crowd, but it also has 10 secret messages written in real hieroglyphics, with a key to translation. Gerrard signed very few books before his death in 1997. 10'' x 8.75''. Original glazed pictorial boards. Yellow endpapers. [32] pages. Inscribed without name: "Best wishes - Roy Gerrard." Spine slightly sunned, else lovely. Seller Inventory # 19129
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