Crictor
‘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 Selection1958 Children's Spring Book Festival Prize (NY Herald Tribune)
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