Author's text
Leo Lionni (1910-1999), born in Amsterdam, studied economics in Zurich and Genoa while also working as a graphic artist and painter. In 1939, he emigrated to the USA, where he worked as a graphic designer for companies including Olivetti and magazines like "Time" and "Life." In 1962, he settled in Italy as a freelance artist. The father of the globally beloved and successful picture book character Frederick published around 30 picture books, many of which have won awards and all of which delight several generations of readers.

Blurb
Cornelius is a crocodile who loves to walk upright. The other crocodiles pretend not to care. But when Cornelius learns to stand on his head and hang from his tail, they awaken from their lethargy. "It is Leo Lionni's wonderful, colorful pictures that stimulate the child's imagination, delight them, and at the same time educate them in the most enjoyable way." Brunno Bettelheim.