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belwood303's review against another edition
3.0
Cute story, simple and straight-forward, a worthy read. The narrative gives plenty to talk about later (being a picky eater but needing to eat what's given you, taking on more than you can handle/ before you're big enough to do it, etc)
paperback_poodles's review against another edition
5.0
This may just be the best picture book of all time. Truly.
mmpickart's review against another edition
3.0
"I'd Really Like to Eat a Child" is a cute story with funny illustrations. It left me with a smile on my face. It might not be great for younger readers who might end up fearing being eaten by alligators/crocodiles, but it's a perfect read for a slightly older audience that will appreciate the humor.
jonnywarlock's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rampaginglibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Now here’s a lovely sentiment: I’d Really Like to Eat a Child by Sylvianne Donnio • Illustrated by Dorothée de Monfreid (don't you ever just get to feeling that way [like when the little darlings are running about the library making lots of loud, annoying kiddie-type noises crashing into other patrons and library displays and such; and their parents are wandering about {or surfing the internet} blithely ignoring their responsibilities~makes a librarian want to rampage...]?). Achilles is a baby crocodile whose mother brings him bananas to eat each and every morning (every time complimenting him on how big and handsome he is becoming~and with such beautiful teeth... "how true" he often thinks to himself, but he is growing Awfully tired of those bananas...)~he would Really like to eat a child.
"Children don't grow on banana trees," his mother chides (silly, silly boy) Papa Crocodile brings him a giant sausage, but, of course, that is no good. Mama and Papa make him a giant chocolate cake, but What Are They Thinking? He Really Wants to eat a Child! The ending is truly wonderful (and no children are eaten~just in case you're wondering {tho a child does make an appearance~and no, the child does not win Achilles over through charm~that would NOT be my kind of story, in case you didn't know!})
millyferg's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know how to express how much I love absurd children's books.
Do crocs eat bananas? Do they even have sweet tooths? Would a little girl be able to pick up a baby croc and tickle it before yeeting it back into the river?
according to this book yes and its better for it.
Do crocs eat bananas? Do they even have sweet tooths? Would a little girl be able to pick up a baby croc and tickle it before yeeting it back into the river?
according to this book yes and its better for it.
lauraxbakker's review against another edition
3.0
Leuk, maar op mijn groep voor de meeste kinderen nog te spannend
lirael83's review against another edition
2.0
A very odd book. Kind of has a plot and then it just stops...liked the illustrations.
erinmp's review against another edition
4.0
Achilles is a tiny crocodile who usually eats yummy bananas that his mother brings him. One day, however, Achilles decides thst he does not want to eat bananas--he wants to eat a child. His parents try to tempt him with sausage and a delicious chocolate cake, but Achilles is set on eating a child. He wanders to the river and spies a child, but the outcome is not what he expects.
Adorable book. Funny story and simple, but effective illustrations. Bonus: the little girl is a child of color--hard to find in most children's books.
Adorable book. Funny story and simple, but effective illustrations. Bonus: the little girl is a child of color--hard to find in most children's books.
thatashgirl83's review against another edition
5.0
I picked this up for my friends son and almost wanted to keep it. Great message. Adorable illustrations and just a funny concept overall.