Crictor - Paperback

by Tomi Ungerer (Author), Tomi Ungerer (Illustrator)

'A highly diverting picture book about an agreeable pet boa constrictor that earns the affection and gratitude of a French village.' --BL. 'Children will love it.' --H.

Notable Children's Books of 1940-1959 (ALA)
1959 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
A Reading Rainbow Selection
1958 Children's Spring Book Festival Prize (NY Herald Tribune)

Back Jacket

Crictor the boa constrictor lives with Madame Bodot. He is a very helpful pet-especially when there are burglars in the neighborhood.