Crabby Croco: Me First!

Giovanni Colaneri, translated from the French by Emilie Robert Wong
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Me first, me first! Croco wants to be first at everything in this funny, sweet, and relatable board book series about a little crocodile’s big emotions

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Me first, me first! Croco wants to be first at everything in this funny, sweet, and relatable board book series about a little crocodile’s big emotions

Little Croco always wants to be first at everything, from waking up in the morning to going on the swing at the playground. But what happens when being first leaves Croco feeling alone and nervous? Maybe sometimes being together can be even more fun than being first!

Author-illustrator Giovanni Colaneri, a rising star in the international children’s book world, brings together the humor of Mo Willems and the heart of Kevin Henkes in this vibrantly illustrated board-book series. These adorable, collectible books feature a stylish design with bright, colorful sprayed edges, plus a bonus seek-and-find game for kids that helps build pre-literacy and expert-developed tips for adults.

• Relatable, adorable, and funny: Perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey and Mo Willems’s Pigeon books

• SEL (social-emotional learning): Validates children’s big feelings while encouraging them to build empathy and treat friends with kindness – and includes backmatter with tips for grown-ups

• Encourages first steps in early literacy: With simple, engaging text and an interactive seek-and find game

• The perfect back-to-school gift: Bright, stylish, and beautifully produced gift for preschoolers and kindergarteners

For ages 2-5 years

Giovanni Colaneri is a children’s book author and illustrator based in Bologna, Italy. Colaneri’s work has been widely exhibited and selected for various international recognitions, including the White Ravens catalog, Bologna Children’s Book Fair, and Golden Pinwheel. In 2025, he was appointed Italian Children’s Laureate, and the Crabby Croco board books are his English-language debut.
‘This board-book series has all the right ingredients to delight babies and their parents. The main character is endearing; the tender stories are clearly inspired by the lives of little ones, holding a welcome mirror up to their emotions; and the simple illustrations are joyful and full of bright colors.’ – Paris Mômes -
  • Format: Board book
  • Dimensions: 170mm x 160mm
  • Pages: 24
  • Brand: Phaidon
  • ISBN: 9781837295005
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