Never trust a hungry crocodile is the moral of this delightful read, 'How the Ostrich Got Its Long Neck' by Verna Aardema. Tender hearted Ostrich couldn't help but come to the aid of Crocodile who had a bad toothache. Against his better judgment, Ostrich stuck his head in Crocodile's mouth in an effort to pull the tooth and end his suffering. Discover what happens next. The title of this book really says it all!
Similar authors: John Kilaka; Julius Lester; Melinda Lilly
Similar books: The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Moral Tale from the Baila of Zambia by Julius Lester;
Wanyana And Matchmaker Frog: A Bagandan Tale by Melinda Lilly;
The Amazing Tree by John Kilaka
Date read: 8/7/2012
ISBN-10: 0590483676
ISBN-13: 9780590483674
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