Page 26, Carlos Crocodile, Ferryman

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Carlos Crocodile is trying to convince the kids that he’s the best ferryman in the jungle. Though crocodiles may have a reputation for eating their passengers, he seems like a real sweetheart. I think he needs some tattoos. I certainly hope that he behaves himself!

I worked for hours to get his right hand looking like he’s welcoming his passengers into this little boat parked in the reeds. In the distance, the Monarch Butterfly sanctuary is golden with butterflies.

A little known fact, to me, at least: crocodiles have 68 very sharp serrated teeth that are perfect for chomping up their passengers.