There Is a Crocodile under My Bed
Dieter Schubert & Ingrid Schubert
32 pages
Since the publication of There Is a Crocodile under My Bed! in 1980, countless children have overcome their fears of the dark with this ever-selling picture book. But times have changed and Ingrid and Dieter Schubert changed too. So they proudly present a totally renewed There Is a Crocodile under My Bed!
The girl who discovers a crocodile under her bed thinks: ‘This is going to be fun!’ She decides to tame the beast with her hoop and that’s the beginning of a special friendship.
The new artwork by Ingrid and Dieter Schubert is as firm and fearless as the protagonist herself. With powerful simple prints without superfluous words, they tell the story that will take young readers to bed with self-confidence – at least for the next thirty-five years!
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There Is a Crocodile under My Bed
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Quotes from the press
‘In this simple and classic story, the Schuberts give a nod to Maurice Sendak as Sophie has a stuffed toy wild thing. The illustrations are light and simultaneously vibrant, giving off the glow of sleep and dreamland. Children will love the dynamic between Carl and Sophie, teaching a lesson in imagination and fearlessness. A great title for reading aloud, the book even comes with a craft idea for children and caregivers. VERDICT Short and sweet, this is an endearing story with energetic illustrations.’
-School Library Journal
‘Along with Sophie’s fearlessness, this genial addition to the populous “bedtime bugaboo” genre features cleanly drawn illustrations that offer neat but comical messes and central figures who sport magnetic personalities, as well as, after those first anxious moments at least, clear signs of mutual affection. Both girl and croc are equally lovable… A deftly upbeat encounter that should go a long way toward quelling any nascent nighttime anxieties.’
-Kirkus
About the author
Dieter (1947) Schubert was born in Germany. After the Academy of Design in Münster and the Academy of Art in Düsseldorf he went to the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. Together with his wife, Ingrid Schubert, he started making picture books. Their first effort, There’s a Crocodile Under my Bed! was an immediate success and was published in 14 countries. Now their many books for children are available in 21 languages. They are among the most famous illustrators in The Netherlands and their work has been exhibited all over the world.
This illustrating couple is extremely popular with parents and children alike because of their skill in watercolours and keen eye for witty detail.
About the author
Ingrid (b. 1953) and Dieter Schubert (b. 1947), a husband and wife team, are the creators of many award-winning picture books for children. The Schuberts were both born and raised in Germany before moving to the Netherlands to attend the Gerrit Rietveld Academy for Fine Arts and Design. Their first effort, There’s a Crocodile Under my Bed!was an immediate success and was published in 14 countries. Today their many books for children are available in 22 languages.
About the illustrator
Ingrid (b. 1953) and Dieter Schubert (b. 1947), a husband and wife team, are the creators of many award-winning picture books for children. The Schuberts were both born and raised in Germany before moving to the Netherlands to attend the Gerrit Rietveld Academy for Fine Arts and Design. Their first effort, There’s a Crocodile Under my Bed!was an immediate success and was published in 14 countries. Today their many books for children are available in 22 languages.
About the illustrator
Dieter (1947) Schubert was born in Germany. After the Academy of Design in Münster and the Academy of Art in Düsseldorf he went to the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. Together with his wife, Ingrid Schubert, he started making picture books. Their first effort, There’s a Crocodile Under my Bed! was an immediate success and was published in 14 countries. Now their many books for children are available in 21 languages. They are among the most famous illustrators in The Netherlands and their work has been exhibited all over the world.
This illustrating couple is extremely popular with parents and children alike because of their skill in watercolours and keen eye for witty detail.
