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. <p> <awards> Notable Children's Books of 1940–1959 (ALA)<br />1959 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)<br />A Reading Rainbow Selection<br />1958 Children's Spring Book Festival Prize (NY Herald Tribune)</awards>