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Look closely at a crocodile, not too closely, and you will see that it has a cheeky but menacing smile. What is this smile all about? Find out in the entertaining tale Why Crocodiles Smile. You will also discover that Nature is wonderful and intriguing. The story is another children's picture book in the Cric Croc series. Cric goes to visit his grandfather and sees nature in all its splendour and beauty. The little crocodile discovers the magical interaction of the animals in a river environment. Readers will be drawn to the many unique Australian birds and animals and feel compelled to want to protect these and other endangered flora and fauna. The rhyming text is enhanced through the beautiful drawings by renowned illustrator Laila Savolainen. The twist in the tale at the end sums up life in the World's natural environments.

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Anthony Buirchell was born in Kojonup, West Australia in 1949. He worked on the `Wheat Bins' during Christmas holidays to pay his way through high school and college. Anthony was the Head Boy of Kojonup JHS in 1964 and again at Katanning SHS in 1966. After studying at Claremont Teachers' College he graduated and taught for 45 years in large primary schools and as a Principal in small country schools. Through part time studies he attained a Bachelor of Social Science at Curtin University and a Bachelor of Education at Murdoch University. He has a daughter, Stephanie and two grandsons, Kale and Dylan. His partner is Deborah Johnson and she was the inspiration for his first book The Restless Danish Immigrants: The Johnson Family. He has an online shop at www.criccroc.com and a Blog at www.anthonybuirchell.com where he shares his thoughts and works.

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