Crictor

by Tomi Ungerer

Hardcover, 1958

Status

Available

Tags

snakes, France fiction, pbp

Genres

Publication

HarperCollins (1958), Hardcover

Description

A story about a teacher's pet boa constrictor who aids her in the classroom by shaping his body into letters, numbers, etc. and really shows his versatility when a burglar breaks into her apartment and Crictor saves the day.

User reviews

LibraryThing member dangerlibearian
Good read aloud, very Madeline-ish, Old lady gets a boa constrictor for a pet, he goes everywhere with her, he is the perfect pet, saves her from a robber.

Subjects

Juvenile literature New York (State) New York 1958
juvenile literature

Awards

A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (1959)

Language

English

Original publication date

1958

Physical description

32 p.; 11.07 inches

ISBN

0060261803 / 9780060261801

Barcode

561

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