It's a timeless theme: the desire to go back home, to the place where one belongs. In this story, Dr. Dolittle meets the sad crocodile who is yearning for his faraway native Africa. And though he knows his medicine, curing a broken heart is another thing altogether. Can he help? "Easy Reader Classics" feature illustrated stories chosen from beloved children's novels, retold in a simple writing style. Now, even the youngest readers can enjoy many of the world's favourite tales.