CROC & GATOR: Swamp Ranger School
Book 1: Swamp Ranger School
The series launch of the Croc and Gator chapter book series, following the adventures of no-nonsense Croc and goofball Gator as junior rangers in their hometown swamp.
Croc and Gator could not be more different, but the one thing they have in common is the love of their swamp. And now they are old enough to train as junior Swamp Rangers! They can’t wait to learn about all the swamp’s plants and animals, and how to protect them.
When outgoing Gator and reclusive Croc are paired up, neither is sure about the other. But it turns out that their differences help them ace their tests and reward them training certificates to become the best Swamp Rangers!
Illustrated by Mike Ciccotello
“In a narrative that highlights burgeoning self-awareness and appreciation for each other’s talents, Katzenberger celebrates the fragile beauty of the protagonists’ swamp habitat and offers simple messaging about conservation.” —Publisher’s Weekly
“Very sweet without being cloying, and it truly is chock full of good environmental information about wetlands.” —School Library Journal