Have you ever skipped breakfast because you were running late? I know I have, though luckily, I am not a crocodile.

When Crocodile is running late for work, he skips breakfast and intends to grab a donut on the way — but the donuts are sold out! With no time to find something else, Croc must go straight to work. This wouldn’t be such a problem except he works as a ferry, ferrying animals back and forth across the river on his back. You can probably see how this might become problematic…

I thought that this was a cute book with a story that is easy for young children to follow, though I do feel like I’ve read books with similar plots (though I can’t think of them, so maybe it just feels that way). It had bold and colorful illustrations that contributed well to the story, and the text used a narrator that talked directly to the reader at times, which ended up being my favorite part. It also left great potential for a follow-up book, which I hope to see.

Overall, this was a fun book and would be a great book to read to a reluctant young breakfast eater.

My son loved this! It was so funny. We were expecting the chomp from the crocodile. Loved the whole aspect of the story. Can’t wait to read more from this author.

This was cute and funny, and I liked the colorful illustrations. I could see young kids enjoying this read.

The illustrations in this book are fantastic and the plot is fun. A Crocodile skips breakfast and all the issues that arise. In the end, his friend pulls through and there is a happy ending. I feel this book is a real-life copy of my life when I skip breakfast.

A crocodile is in a rush to get to work, skips out on breakfast. His emergency snack to curb hunger was a rotten banana in their bag (hilarious, us adults can totally relate to the neglected snack that we carry back and forth). This creates a hard work day with the crocodile as they get hungrier and hungrier it’s getting harder to think about donuts when they continually help transport animals. Delicious looking animal friends. Thank heavens, the Hippo comes to deliver the much needed donuts just in the nick of time!

Loved the sprinkle pages and the page with the crocodiles crazy eyes! Book is great as a friendly reminder that breakfast is an important meal for kids.

I think it’s really cool that the author wrote the story AND drew the pages. Well done! Great illustrations!

The thought bubbles with the animals being prepared as food might play a bit morbid to younger kids like toddlers.

Thank you Kids Can Press for an eARC. This is my honest review!

You know what happens if you skip breakfast, kids? The donut shop will be closed. And you know what happens if the donut shop is closed? Your work will make you get started before you can raid the fridge or snack cupboards. And you know what happens if you can't raid the fridge or snack cupboards?

You will eat your friends.

This really was super cute. I do have an issue with it, though, because it is terribly short. I genuinely enjoy reading funny books out loud, and I feel like this could've gone on even longer, showing the crocodile's internal struggle between hunger and we don't eat our friends.

Just a few more pages would've done wonders to add to the humor in this really beautifully illustrated book.

This was a super funny little story that brilliantly used humour to talk about the importance of eating breakfast (we can’t have the crocodile eating his friends!)

A really fun read that I am sure kids are just going to eat right up with brilliant eye catching illustrations that perfectly match the vibe of the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an E-ARC

Everyone knows hunger when they skip a meal! Silly Crocodile missed breakfast and is hungry!
Will he eat the other animals? This book is good for SEL because learning to control anxiety!
Humorous text and drawings!

Funny children’s book about how a crocodile has to skip breakfast and ultimately thinks everything around him is some type of edible food. Good lesson on not skipping breakfast. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest feedback!

Vibrant illustrations show crocodile and his day. Crocodile gets up late and skips breakfast, hoping to get some donuts on the way but they are sold out! Unfortunately crocodile, who works as a river ferry for other smaller animals, never get his breakfast and is dangerously daydreaming of having some of his passengers as snacks! Thankfully Hippo has a sprinkled surprise for crocodile.

This poor crocodile, been there done that (didn't have time for breakfast). Love the title, cover and illustrations! Very cute book, made me chuckle. Also made me want a donut. Would recommend this book

This was a fun silly book that also shows the importance of eating breakfast. It lead to a fun discussion with my youngest about why we eat breakfast, what happens when we don't and how we feel. It was funny and made for a great discussion.

This picture book was so fun and playful. The illustrations were happy and cheerful and the story was equally cheerful. I think kids will really enjoy this book. And it has a good moral to it, breakfast really is important! It teaches that in a fun way, which is the best way to learn.
Thank your for the eARC!

a cute little picture book about a crocodile skipping on breakfast one day and getting very hungry and cranky and that it’s important to eat breakfast so we feel better

Thanks NetGalley for the preview!

Such a cute and silly book! The animals were vibrant and the story was adorable!

I found myself laughing out loud. The story is original, yet has a very important message to not skip the most important meal of the day even when running late. One day Croc, was running late and could not eat breakfast at home or was unable to stop at his favorite donut shop. Soon all he can think about is food. Relatable for children and adults. I love the tropical fun colors! Definitely give this book a perfect score in originality, illustrations and the plot.


Thank you NetGalley and Kids Can Press for sending me an ARC in exchange of an honest review of the book received.

I really enjoyed the artwork in this book, but the storyline took a turn I wasn't expecting! This is one of those kids' books that is maybe funnier for adults than it would be for kids. And I say that as someone who skips breakfast frequently as well!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

A bit of a strange storyline… not sure what age this is directed at. I’m a mom of a toddler and I don’t think she would like this. Maybe it’s just not for me.

Cute story. Illustrations are nice and vibrant. No real story line but cute for little kids nonetheless.

A fun story for younger readers. No big themes, just some laughs. The adults in the room laughed out loud once or twice. The art was great. You will be asked for donuts with sprinkles after you read this with your kids.