Fred Marcellino

Life is perfectly peaceful on the muddy banks of the Nile until the famous conqueror Napoleon Bonaparte arrives in Egypt. While packing up ancient mummies and grand statues to take back to France, Napoleon decides he simply must have a live crocodile as a souvenir. Suddenly, our hungry hero finds himself transported to the busy streets of Paris. At first, being the most famous creature in the city is delightful. Everyone admires him, and he feels quite important. But the grand life loses its charm when the pampered reptile discovers he is about to become the main course at a fancy dinner party. Now, this clever crocodile must figure out a way to escape the cooking pot and navigate the strange French city all on his own.

Say goodbye to the gloomy sewers of Paris and hello to the glamorous canals of Italy! Our favorite sneaky reptile has escaped the clutches of the dastardly Napoleon, who originally kidnapped him from Egypt and even tried to eat him. Now, Crocodile is ready for a much-needed vacation. When he hears that Napoleon is touring Venice, he decides to hitch a ride out of France. Italy seems like the perfect place for a water-loving reptile. There are endless canals to swim in, fancy new friends to trick, and plenty of delicious treats to discover. But can a wild crocodile successfully blend into Italian high society without causing a major disaster? Join this hilarious, hungry hero on a grand European adventure filled with clever disguises and laugh-out-loud moments. Find out if Crocodile will finally discover his dream home.

Deep in the jungle, a clever young boy named Babaji is about to take a walk in his fine new clothes. His mother makes him a beautiful red coat and blue trousers, while his father brings him a green umbrella and purple shoes. But his proud stroll is interrupted when he meets a very hungry tiger who wants to eat him up. Babaji must use his quick wits and offer his colorful new clothes to save himself. Soon, he meets another tiger, and then another, until he has given away everything he is wearing. When the greedy tigers start arguing over who is the grandest creature in the jungle, Babaji might just find a way to get his clothes back and secure a delicious pancake dinner for his family.

True love and grand adventure await a handsome tin soldier with only one leg. When he first spots a graceful paper ballerina posed on one toe, he knows they are meant to be together. But a jealous goblin has other plans, and a sudden tumble out a high window sends the brave soldier on a perilous journey far from home. Swept down dark storm drains and past toll-collecting rats, he is washed into deep canals and even swallowed by a giant fish. Through every dark turn and scary moment, the steadfast soldier remains brave and true, hoping only to see his beloved dancer once more. This beautiful retelling brings a classic story of courage and loyalty to life with stunning artwork that will capture your imagination.