In this sequel, a cunning crocodile navigates the lavish world of Italian high society with his appetite for both food and mischief. As he attempts to trick his way through various social circles, the narrative blends humor with a satirical take on elite culture. The story promises a delightful mix of adventure and wit, showcasing the crocodile's clever antics and the vibrant backdrop of Italy.
Set against the backdrop of Napoleon's Egyptian campaign, the story follows a crocodile who becomes an unexpected celebrity in Paris after being brought back as a souvenir. While the city is captivated by his presence, the crocodile struggles with his new diet of chocolate mousse, longing for the flavors of his Nile home. As he navigates his fame and the challenges it brings, he must contend with Napoleon's whims, highlighting themes of identity and belonging in a foreign land.
The Story of Little Black Sambo is a children's book written and illustrated by Helen Bannerman. Sambo is a South Indian boy who encounters four hungry tigers, and surrenders his colorful new clothes, shoes, and umbrella so they will not eat him. The tigers are vain and each thinks he is better dressed than the others. They chase each other around a tree until they are reduced to a pool of melted butter. Sambo then recovers his clothes and his mother makes pancakes of the butter. The story was a children's favorite for half a century until the word sambo was deemed a racial slur in some countries. The Story of Little Black Mingo is another classic by Helen Bannerman.
After giving four hungry tigers his beautiful new clothes so they won't eat him, Rajani finds them engaged in a fierce fight about who is the grandest, which proves to be their undoing