Build-a-Book: Cracker, the Lonely Crocodile / Interactive Book for 3–6-year-olds / Great gift / Australian design / Educational toy Seller details

Cracker, the Lonely Crocodile, is an interactive educational toy to improve reading skills for 3-6 year olds. Re-create the storyline out of bricks to make story-telling more engaging!
Cracker tells the story of a journey of friendship, courage and determination set around the adventures of Cracker, a loveable crocodile living at a picturesque lake.
As Cracker embarks on a journey from loneliness to being surrounded by friends, children are encouraged to bring the narrative to life using their building blocks. This helps them develop a range of developmental skills such as listening, using fine motor movement, being creative and development focus and attention.
What makes this Build-a-Book so unique?
– Each page of the book presents a new scene to build out of bricks.
– It immerses children in Cracker’s world making them an integral part of his story.
– Stimulates imagination and creativity to interpret scenes in their own way.
– Encourages them to enjoy reading and helps them achieve developmental milestones.
It’s not just about following Cracker’s journey – it’s about building it, brick by brick.
Key themes:
– Friendship: The story emphasizes the importance of friendship and companionship, teaching children about the value of relationships and social connections.
– Courage: Cracker’s journey is a testament to courage. Children learn about facing challenges bravely and not being afraid of new experiences or situations.
– Determination: The narrative highlights the power of determination. Cracker’s perseverance in his journey from loneliness to friendship teaches children about the importance of not giving up, no matter the obstacles.
– Empathy: As children follow and build Cracker’s story, they learn about empathy. They understand Cracker’s feelings of loneliness and his joy when he finds friends – all part of developing emotional intelligence.
What’s inside your kit?
– 28-page soft cover book with beautiful illustrations and rhyming instructions
– A base plate to recreate the storyline.
– 3 x Emotions bricks for social and emotional learning.
– Bricks, characters and animals to construct the story as you read along.
NOTE: Build-a-Book is written in English.
~~~~A Bit about Us~~~~
Our Director and Founder Dr. Denise Meyerson is passionate about ensuring that children have the fundamental skills they need to excel at school and in their future careers.
She is determined to use play as the mechanism for building skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and the ability to change, adapt and be resilient.​
Denise is qualified in the Six Bricks, Duplo Play and Learn and LEGO Serious Play methodologies.
She is dedicated to ensuring that educators, family play centres, home school parents, early childhood centres use the unique and powerful Six Bricks method in their work with children aged 3-6 years.