Emily McDermott Reviews “Crocodile Christmas Tree” by Nichole Conran

Crocodile Christmas Tree written by Nichole Conran and illustrated by Maddy Moore is a delightful children’s book perfect for the holiday season. The story takes place Christmas morning when Cris the crocodile realizes he needs to get something for his mom to make her morning extra special. He decides that since he’s green and tall, he would make the perfect christmas tree! Using resources around the house, he manages to become perfectly decorated with even a star on top to seal the deal. Just like he imagined, his mom was super happy and touched by his thoughtful act.
 
While Crocodile Christmas Tree is a fun and easy read for kids, it also teaches a valuable lesson. Christmas time can be stressful and place a lot of pressure on people to give the best, most expensive gifts in order to make their loved ones happy. What we forget so often, is that sometimes an act of love or a homemade gesture is more sacred than any item that could be bought from the store. Just like Cris, readers are encouraged to get creative and use their resources to come up with a special gesture that will be remembered for years to come. Perfect for children looking to get into the Christmas spirit, Crocodile Christmas Tree is a great addition to a young readers collection.

ABOUT EMILY MCDERMOTT

Emily is a recent graduate of  Bridgewater State University where she completed a Bachelor’s Degree in English with a concentration in Literature. While at Bridgewater State, Emily worked in the Academic Achievement Center as a writing consultant where she helped enrolled students with any stage of the writing process. Being in this position helped Emily realize that working as an editor might be something she could see herself doing as a career. Currently, she is employed for a small business in her hometown of Bridgewater, MA while actively searching for jobs within the publishing field. She spends most of her free time reading books, playing with her dogs Neely and Kevin, going on coffee runs with her friends, and watching the Bruins with her dad.