Children's Book List

A highly diverting picture book about an agreeable pet boa constrictor that earns the affection and gratitude of a French village. Crictor the boa constrictor, lives with Madame Bodot. He is a very helpful pet, especially when there are burglars in the neighborhood.

Rating: 5 *****

This book is really cute because it’s a little bit offbeat. Who would think of an elderly lady as having a snake for a pet?