Roseram book reference

Crocodile Comes Second

Losing games and enjoying play

Publisher guide to our own book, by Roseram.com. Text and illustrations created with AI and reviewed for this edition. This is not an independent review.

Story overview

Cora is determined to win a stepping-stone game, until a rematch reveals what her friends enjoyed all along.

Themes & audience

Losing games and enjoying play

Adults sharing stories with children ages 4–7, especially readers interested in losing games and enjoying play.

Read, talk & try

Play a short cooperative or competitive game with a grown-up. Agree on rules first and choose how to end. You can feel disappointed and still treat others kindly.

Play a short cooperative or competitive game with a grown-up. Agree on rules first and choose how to end. You can feel disappointed and still treat others kindly.

What to know about this edition

Preview the reading experience

A fictional playground disagreement, not a guide to competitive sport. This fixed-layout digital edition includes eight illustrations and 20 interior pages, plus a cover. Text and artwork were created with AI and reviewed for this edition. It is designed for shared reading, not a certified educational or therapeutic program.

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