while other residents long for past glories

and even his own wife

Open Throat is a star-making novel that brings the mythic to life

"—Kirkus reviews

Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia

Croco Kay Davault while other residents long forThree cheers for this resourceful reptilian!Kirkus Reviews In a vibrant tropical jungle, Croco the Crocodile has fallen into a hole and can't climb out. Different animals come along to try to help him, but in the end, he must find his own way out. This charming picture book for early readers teaches us about resilience and the importance of helping others, no matter the obstacles in our way. Croco, the protagonist, tries to follow the advice of his