Book Reviews Children’s Book Reviews    • Crocodile’s Tears
Crocodile’s Tears      What are crocodile tears anyway? That’s
the question this story answers. The setting is Africa, and main
characters Rhino and Tickbird happen upon a crocodile who’s
shedding those famed tears. The duo won’t dare ask him because
they are afraid of crocodiles. So, they set out to find a wise
golden eagle who might shed some light on the mystery. Though
wise, the eagle wouldn’t dare ask anything of a crocodile
either, and guesses that he’s crying because he misses the
dwindling population of elephants. He suggests they find an
elephant and ask him. The story goes on in a similar way
through…    • Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur      Suppose You Meet
a Dinosaur      What do you do when you meet a dinosaur at the
supermarket? This newer title is a sweet fantasy about a polite
little girl who meets an equally polite dinosaur at her
neighborhood grocery store. The narrative offers scenarios in
which simple good manners are required,