Melrose and Croc are the best of friends. They love all the things about each other that make them who they are. So when Melrose or Croc feels that nothing they do is good enough, they always know how to cheer each other up—it’s easy: they remind one another of all the different things that make them special, unique, and totally loveable! The universal theme of friendship and understanding is sure to touch every heart, as Melrose and Croc show how to love others and also yourself.

Melrose和Croc是一对要好的朋友，彼此欣赏对方特质，彼此都希望像对方一样聪明，Croc说：“你会翻筋斗呢！”Melrose回说：“可是你会画飞机呀！”他们也会说出对方需要改进的地方；Croc说：“希望你可以像我一样爱整齐。”Melrose也说：“希望你可以像我一样安静。”无论如何，他们都好喜欢对方，Croc喜欢Melrose 听他说话的样子，而Melrose喜欢当他有需要时，Croc来帮忙的样子；Croc希望自己可以像Melrose一样会唱歌，Melrose则希望自己能像Croc一样会跳舞。可是当Croc对Melrose说：“我希望自己可以多像你一点。”Melrose 告诉Croc，你就是你，我就是我，如果你像我，你就不是你自己了，你是这世界上独一无二的，我们是一辈子的好朋友。

Praise for 'Melrose and Croc': 'Full of bright detail, this is a picture book young readers could well dream about as being the next best thing to entering its pages.' The Independent 'Two irresistible new characters from the creator of the popular Blue Kangaroo series.' Winter edition, Primary Times 'A heart-warming tale of how friendships begin! This book is a wonderful tactile experience, from the shimmery glittery cover! to the gentle watercolours inside, which are printed on the creamiest of papers.' The Irish Times 'It delights children but adults will appreciate the period evocation of the festive-season cities and the off-season seaside.' The Sunday Times 'Incredibly touching story.' Primary Times 'Gorgeous Christmassy story about friendship.' Angels and Urchins 'You don't have to get too sentimental to find something special!The light in the illustrations makes this book all the more magical.' Junior 'This author/illustrator goes from strength to strength! Mouth-watering illustrations, ideal text, two mightily engaging characters -- altogether the star on top of the tree.' Carousel 'A beautifully illustrated and heart-warming tale.' Family Interest Magazine