Book Description

It's a special occasion, so Froggy and his parents are going to eat dinner in a fancy restaurant. When they arrive at the restaurant, Froggy's mom has a few rules for him: "Be neat, be quiet, and don't put your feet on the table." But it's so hard for Froggy to sit still. He fidgets, he squirms, and he sssllluuuurrrrpppps his spaghetti. Then he spots Frogilina across the restaurant-now it's impossible for Froggy to follow the rules!

Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz. ... Read more

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No Consequences
My 3-1/2 year old loves this book, and it is certainly an amusing tale. However, I don't recommend it as a tool to help teach children acceptable table manners. There are no consequences to Froggy's poor table manners; indeed, after destroying a fancy restaurant, he is rewarded with "burgers and flies."

My 2-year old loves this book!
This story tells the tale of the considerable agony that children go through when eating at a fancy restaurant.

While it is true that Froggy misbehaved, it's not true that he wasn't punished. He unknowingly punished himself by enduring the humiliation of his actions in front of Frogilina.

This is a brightly colored and captivating book, my 2-year old loves it.

misspelling
Did anyone else notice the typo in the book? Look for the word "hungry" about halfway through. We've enjoyed the Froggy series, but this is a disappointment.

Maybe not such a good message to send to your kids.
A good story with nice illustrations, but the message it sends is not necessarily a good one to teach little kids when it comes to manners and listening to mom and dad.

Froggy goes to a fancy restaurant with his parents on their anniversary, and he is not on his best behavior! He fidgeted, shook the salt shaker, flipped silverware, and ran around the restaurant. When his spaghetti arrived, he began slurping it noisily. That's when he's seen by Frogilina, the pretty girl frog. Froggy is so discombobulated by seeing her that he accidentally pulls the tablecloth and upsets the spaghetti onto himelf, causing further embarrassment. Froggy's parents then basically say "Oh well," and take him to a burger joint instead.

To me, the book sends mixed messages. On the one hand, it seems the author is saying that it's okay to be a kid. But on the other hand, it seems that Froggy gets away with bad behavior, not only without any repercussions, but he even gets a reward!

For a funny story with a good message, I recommend Big Bad Bunny by Alan Durant and Guy Parker-Rees.

Awww
This book is so darn cute. Kids probably love them, and if I were still a youngin' I would like these books. ... Read more

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It's time for bed! Not if Froggy has his way! Even after a long day of playing, Froggy's still not tired. His bath is ready, but first Froggy has to find his boat. And where are his pajamas? And how did his toothbrush get into the cookie jar? Oh, Frrooggyy! Now it's time to go to sleep, right? But Froggy can't sleep without a bedtime story! Join Froggy as he hops, flops, and zips from one familiar bedtime ritual to another.

Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz

"Froggy's stalling tactics will delight any child who has ever begged to stay up just a few moreminutes." (School Library Journal) ... Read more

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Time For Bed Froggy
When Froggy gets home from his friends house his mother tells him it's time for bed. He tells his mother he is not tired and is not ready yet. She asks him if he wants to take a bubble bath first and he agrees to take one. But before he gets in the bath tub he needs to find his toy boat. He looks every where for it and finally he finds it in the laundry bin. After the bath his mother tells him to put his p.j.s on. He said he would but first he has to find them. He finds them and puts them on. His mother tells him it's time to go to bed but he says he is hungry and wants a snack. He has a snack and he tells his mother he will go to sleep if he can have a drink. She brings him some water and he spills it and so she brings him some more. He asks his mother to read him a story and while she is reading it she falls asleep.

A favorite!
I was a little shocked to see the previous bad reviews of this book. Upon reading the concerns of parents I did come to see the observations they had made in a different light. Despite understanding how someone could conclude as they have, I personally must disagree. I don't expect this book to teach my child antics.

What my daughter (nearly 2 yrs old) has learned from this book is how to say "FROOOGGGYYY" when she sees the word. At her age, she enjoys helping me "find" things, and enjoys froggy's searches for lost items. She also identifies froggy's "brushing" in a positive tone, and "oops" with concern that froggy has spilled water. This story relates to her reality. And, above all, it is the first book she has tried to "read" on her own.

Nothing but positve results in my family! :)

Every tactic you don't want to teach your child!
Raising respectful children is a difficult task. Many parents try hard, and pray hard, to see that their children learn good manners and a good attitude. Those are some of my parenting goals.

This is our first Froggy book - it was given to my daughter as a Christmas gift. It is certainly not a book I would have bought for her. Other reviewers have written about the disrespect the Froggy shows toward his mother - and it is prevalent in this story.

The other concern I have with this story is the fact that it teaches children a number of diversions to use when they don't want to go to bed. I'm pretty sure that children will learn many of these on their own, but why read them this story and teach them to:

hide their toothbrush in the cookie jar?
to eat after brushing their teeth for the night?
to demand so much from their mother before going to sleep?

No! These are certainly not things I will intentionally teach my daughter.

The story does beg one other question - Where is Froggy's father in all this?

If you want to speed your child on his or her way to being ill mannered and disrespectful, this is the book for you.

The only plus, in my opinion, is the artwork. The book is well illustrated.

Teachable Moment
We love Froggy books. We have them all. However, I was surprised to see Froggy "back-talking" his mother and telling her what needed to be done before he'd actually go to sleep. Since we already had the book, I chose to use this to teach my daughter that Froggy is wrong to talk back to his mother. We talked about how long it was taking Froggy and how this was respecting his mother when she told him to go to sleep. Ok book but lessons are endless.

Disrespectful
I bought this book for my 3 year old and I am returning it. Froggy's mother tells him it is time to go to bed and like most children, he resists and stalls. What I don't like about the book is the way the mother lets Froggy push her around. Froggy tells his mother that SHE has to close the closet, open the door a crack, and turn the night light down before HE will go to sleep. And the mother does as she is told. He then spills water on the floor and the mother cleans it up and then continues to do as Froggy demands. ... Read more

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"Schnorrrkle!"

Frog and his friends can't stop sniffling. What's worse, they wipe their noses on their arms. Frog's runny nose is making it hard to concentrate in dance class, and it's disgusting his teacher, Miss Tutu. What Frog and his friends need are tissues!

Frog discovers nirvana when he finally uses a tissue to blow his nose. But what will happen when Frog is caught in the middle of his dance recital with a runny nose -- and no tissue? Lisa Kopelke's humorous text and exuberant art enliven this comedy of manners. ... Read more

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Froggy has never celebrated Christmas; usually he's taking his long winter's nap. But not this year! Froggy's best friend, Max the beaver, wakes him up to join the fun. Soon, Froggy's gotten into the swing of things: finding a tree, wrapping presents, singing carols, and enjoying a holiday feast. Join Froggy as he celebrates his very first, and very best, Christmas!

"The humor and spirited artwork will put Froggy fans in the holiday mood!" (The Horn Book)

"Children who have delighted in the earlier books about Froggy will cheer him along as he experiences his very first Christmas."(School Library Journal) ... Read more

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Let's hear it for Froggy!
Another great Jonathon London book! My daughter has all of his books and just absolutely loves reading these fantastic books over and over again! And the illustrations by Frank Remkiewicz are just marvelous!

All I can say is if you want a good book for your child that is enjoyable and pleasant and has a wonderful character then you need to invest in the Froggy series of books!

Froggy Wishes...Merry Christmas to All
Poor Froggy, he sleeps all winter and has never been able to celebrate Christmas. But this year, his friend Max the beaver has other plans. He wakes Froggy up from his long winter nap to not only wish him a Merry Christmas, but to give him his first Christmas present ever...a Christmas tree. Froggy and Max hurry to wake up Matthew, the turtle and Travis, the bear from their winter hibernations (because Christmas is about friends) and all four head out to find the perfect tree. They carry it back to Froggy's house, decorate it, make home-made presents for Froggy's family (because Christmas is about family too) and then it's time for Froggy to put the star on top of the tree. Over goes the tree as Max shouts "timber"! This wakes Froggy's mom and dad and they have a wonderful celebration, doing everything...opening presents, roasting chestnuts, singing, eating and even having a snowball fight. And as the day ends, Froggy wishes "Merry Christmas to All" Jonathan London has written a funny, happy, gentle story about the real meaning of Christmas...spending time with friends and family. His easy to read text, full of cheerful animal dialogue and wonderful sound effects is complimented by Frank Remkiewicz's colorful, busy, detailed illustrations. Together they've created a wonderful holiday story that's just perfect for pre-schoolers and that's sure to become an instant favorite in your house. ... Read more

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When Marty Q. Marvel the magician accidentally turns Mr. Bundy into a frog, the students of P.S. 88 don¹t know what to do! It¹s not always easy having a slimy, green-skinned amphibian for a principal. Even worse, Mr. Bundy has started playing leapfrog, swimming in the kindergarten sink, and eating students¹ fly collections. Will he ever be his old self again? ... Read more

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The Frog Prince-aple Returns!
Mr. Bundy loves his school, but finds himself unexpectedly turned into a frog. While he waits to be returned to his normal self, he makes a deal with some students to let him, as a frog, be the principal while the "real" one is gone. The kids try to break the promise, just like "The Frog Prince" story, but Ms. Moore, a teacher, requires them to keep their promise. The students try hard to adjust to the new principal. Weeks go by, when one day, just as unexpectedly, Mr. Bundy is returned to his normal body. Well, almost normal. The illustrations are delightful; I especially liked the tie. This will be fun to read aloud. Be sure to compare/contrast with all the various Frog Prince versions out there for some fun activities.

The Frog Principal
In The Frog Principal, a Principal turns into a frog. I bet you are wondering how? Well, the frog pricipal decided to have an assembly. So he looked in the phone book and saw Marty Q. Marvel, Magician my marvil-ous magic will amaze you!!! He wanted to see
what he would do so he called him up and said ,'May I see your tricks'? The magician came and was supposed to do a math lesson, but instead he turned the principal into a frog. What was Stephanie Calmenson thinking? Well you will have to find out. I like this book because it is funny and imaginative. ... Read more

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Spy, Spy, Who's Got the Spy?
Commander Toad, the fearless leader of the space ship STAR WARTS, gets a new assignment. His cousin Tip Toad is Secret Agent 007½. The STAR WARTS crew is supposed to fly to the planet Eden and rescue Tip. Secret Agent 007½ is also in deadly danger. If the other intergalactic spies on the planet find out who he really is, bad things could happen to Tip Toad. To make matters worse, Tip is a master of disguise and has to remain in disguise when Commander Toad and his crew try to pick him up. Commander Toad learns that Tip Toad is wearing a monster disguise, but so is every other alien on the planet! How will Commander Toad find and rescue his cousin?

Jane Yolen is an award-winning children's book author as well as a writer of adult science fiction and fantasy. She's earned the Caldecott-given for the most distinguished picture book, the Nebula-given to the most distinguished writing in the field of science fiction and fantasy, the Golden Kite-given by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and the World Fantasy Award. She's written seven Commander Toad Adventures, including COMMANDER TOAD AND THE LONG VOYAGE HOME, COMMANDER TOAD AND THE PLANET OF THE GRAPES, COMMANDER TOAD AND THE SPACE PIRATES, and COMMANDER TOAD AND THE BIG BLACK HOLE. With dozens of books written in many genres, Jane Yolen is a great author to introduce to young readers.

COMMANDER TOAD AND THE INTERGALACTIC SPY is great fun to read to a young reader with a well-developed imagination. The wordplay sounds great to the ear, and the various puzzles, mysteries and problems the author summons in just a few short words pulls those young listeners in. Even reading the book as an adult is good entertainment, though better if shared with a child. The illustrations by Bruce Degen complement the story, showing the various antics and fun emotions of Commander Toad, Mr. Hop, Lieutenant Lily, Jake Skyjumper, and Doc Peepers.

The Commander Toad series, all seven books, is recommended for imaginative young readers who have already been exposed to STAR WARS, STAR TREK, and various other science fiction based television shows and movies. Jane Yolen is one of the most entertaining authors for young minds out there.

Superb space adventure for kids
My two sons, ages 4 and 8, absolutely LOVE the Commander Toad series. Our library has six of them, all of which we have read. They beg me to read one a night. _Intergalactic Spy_ is fun to read and fun to listen to.

The crew must travel to the planet of Eden, which is full of flowers, in order to pick up Commander Toad's cousin, the "Master of Disguise." But in order to safely bring him onboard their spaceship, they must first figure out *which* monster he is.

Several silly puns and a humorous plot. Borrows some terminology from Star Wars and Star Trek. Highly recommended! We have been disappointed by only one of these books, the rest are fantastic! Your 8+ year old may be able to read them without help. ... Read more

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Five green and speckled frogs/sitting on a speckled log/ eating some most delicious bugs . . .What happens next will delight preschoolers with a fun, repetitious rhyme and uniquely speckled frogs. One by one, each frog--with brightly sparkled spots--jumps into a pool, leaving behind other frog friends sitting on a log. Then all five frogs join in the pool party!Priscilla Burris's distinctive frogs put a new spin on an old favorite song. This rhyme teaches children to count down from five to one with the help of frogs that are generously spotted with glittery foil throughout the book. ... Read more

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It's warm and sunny, and Tadpole is eager to jump - just likeMother Frog.She reassures him that he will jump when he is older, butTadpole wants to jump now!As Tadpole swims off to find out how tojump, his mother calls after him, "Look out for the Big BadFish!"

But Tadpole forgets her warning as he meets Lamb, Rabbit andGrasshopper, all of whom are able to jump.When at last Tadpole comesacross Big Bad Fish who likes tasty tadpoles for supper, he findssuddenly that he can jump even higher than any of them! ... Read more

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Enjoyable!
We found this book first in the library. My two year old son loves fish and LOVES this book. We have read it several times in the last twenty four hours. Now I have to buy it for him.

A hit with my 4 year old daughter and 7 month old son!
I took this book out from the library originally and my daughter and son loved it. It is a must have. The little tadpole wants so badly to jump. He meets up with various animals that can. He asks them all to jump and they all Boing (jump) for him (my son's favorite part) Then the tadpole says, But I want to jump now!" (my daughters part). All the animals teach him to be patient for his time will come. The tadpole grows into a frog throughout the book. Finally when he meets up with the big bad fish who eats tadpoles he BOINGS himself back to the lily pads and is safely home with his mother. He is also now a frog. ... Read more

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In a follow-up to her very successful book Mary Ann, Betsy James has chosen tadpoles as her next subject. The ones growing from the eggs Molly found in the pond are more fun than her new baby brother. Under Molly's tender care, the tadpoles grow and thrive. But when they become frogs, a brokenhearted Molly must return them to their pond. How will she ever be able to part with them? In a surprise ending, it is her baby brother who helps his big sister in a most unexpected way!

More than a book about frogs and their babies, Tadpoles shows how all living things grow-including people. Betsy James's exuberant illustrations capture the ups and downs of the relationship between a child and her new sibling, while cutaway pictures on the pages accurately detail the tadpoles' growth. Combining science with storytelling, this book gives good advice on how to care for tadpoles-and little brothers! ... Read more

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Works on several levels
This book is great not only for children who are interested in frogs and the natural world, but also for children with a new sibling. The story beautifully illustrates the process of tadpoles becoming frogs, but it also cleverly paralells the development of a younger sibling. The little girl at the center of the story watches over the course of a summer as her tadpoles develop along with her baby brother, who learns to crawl, then to walk. Like her froggies, his legs are developing, too. This book was interesting on both levels to my 2-1/2 year old son, who also has a new brother. Very enjoyable, with good lookiing illustrations. ... Read more

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Growing Frogs
Growing Frogs is a great book which children of all ages will injoy. You will love reading it to your child as much as they love to lisean to you read it to them. It is educational and your children will also learn valuable lessons with this book. It teachs them alot about frogs and how they grow. ... Read more

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Review of English version
As a Spanish teacher, I have used the English version of this book, _Froggy Gets Dressed_, with my own translations, as a story for the classroom and with a little neighbor. The tale always delights children and in the classroom, it serves as a meaningful and fun way to introduce or review clothing words. (Once students have heard the story, watch them wiggle in anticipation of the moment when Froggy's mother calls out a particularly embarrassing oversight in Froggy's preparations to go play in the snow!) A translation as good as this one is said to be can only enhance the story's value and fun for children. ... Read more

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Kids who go to the doctor for a routine checkup shouldn't worry toomuch. Unless they accidentally throw a paper airplane ("zwish!") into thedoctor's eye. Or forget to wear underwear. ("Oops!") Or kick the doctor in thechin when she's testing knee reflexes with a little rubber hammer. ("Clack!")The beloved Froggy is his usual out-of-control self in Dr. Mugwort's office, andpreschoolers pondering an impending doctor visit will be relieved to know itwon't be too bad, might be fun, and could even involve a gold star or alollipop. Jonathan London and illustrator Frank Remkiewicz disarm their youngreaders with giggles in books from Froggy Learns to Swim to Froggy Goes to School. Froggy'ssilly sound effects and slapstick antics guarantee a lively read-aloud. Iflaughter is indeed the best medicine, it's good to have a little Froggy on hand.(Preschool and older) --Karin Snelson ... Read more

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Hide it!
This book was a gift to our daughter (nearly three).She loved the Froggy Goes to Bed book and I defended Froggy's misbehavior because that book kept her attention and was a favorite.However, Froggy Goes to the Doctor went beyond our line.Our daughter has never feared the doctor.After her two year check up she had to have blood drawn.She didn't flinch, and afterward she said she had "fun".I am very cautious that she does not "learn" to be afraid of doctors.I am less concerned about Froggy's misbehavior as I am about his fear of getting a shot.We hid the book, out of sight out of mind...

If You Like Froggy Books, This is One of the Better Ones
I feel a little sheepish giving this 5 stars. Frankly, I don't much care for the Froggy series. Here's the truth, though - it doesn't matter what I think. My 5-year-old loves all the Froggy books, and they serve as great motivators for him to continue learning to read.

I'd recommend this book over most of the other Froggy books. Froggy's misbehavior is (thankfully) not a major topic here, and the book conveys a useful lesson about doctors. Recommended.

Wow!
This froggy books is as good as the rest of the froggy books.My 22 month old loves the froggy books.They are her favorite books to read.Froggy goes to the doctor isgreat for kids.I really like Froggy!This froggy book is great, it teaches the kids that froggy doesn't like going to the doctor just like them!Froggy is great for teaching kids things!!My 22 month old loved this book.She goes to the bookcase and always brings me a froggy book when she wakes up in the morning!This a must have!! ... Read more

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A whimsical tale of Monet's garden visitor
A wonderful and fun tale of Phillipe the frog who escapes the frog catchers and finds a home in the famous artists garden.

A great introduction of Monet for children. The rhyming text is fun. My kids love it. The illustrations are beautiful and done in the artists own style.

We love this book!
I love to read to my daughter and this book is her favorite and mine. It's a wonderful story and is fun and easy to read out-loud. My daughter is almost one year old and although she may not understand the story, I know she enjoys it! She has a frog stuffed animal that she plays with while we read. It's a fun book and we both love it. I only wish it came in a board book version so she could play with it without ripping any pages!

Phillipe in Monet's Garden
This is a delightful children's book that is centered around a frog named Phillipe. The frog travels looking for a place to fit in. When he comes to Monet's garden, he finds a compassionate artist who charishes the lives of all that are in his garden. After being teased by his fellow frogs, Phillipe finds great comfort in the safety of the garden. It is a great book to introduce the artist, Monet, and to reinforce the idea that children should be kind and loving to one and all. ... Read more

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It's wonderful to have a new member of the family grow into its own unique sound. At first Polly, the polliwog, makes no sound at all, but ever so quickly and in a surprising way, right under Mrs. Picasso's nose, Polly grows into her own sound. Mrs. Picasso solves the mystery of the new sound with listening, laughter, and love...in the spirit of every family who loves its frog because it bonded with its polliwog! ... Read more

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Charming and Magical
Once again, gifted writer and illustrator George Ulrich has brewed his magic and created has created both a visual delight and a wonderful story for children.As in Spook Matinee and My Tooth ith Looth, Mr. Ulrich charms us with his vibrant illustrations and his gentle mystery of Mrs. Picasso and the story of the missing polliwog.His artwork is reminicient of Picasso, and his story introduces children to the transformation of beloved animals.Truly a wonderful book!

Sweet Story with Beautiful Artwork
Mrs. Picasso's Poliwag:A Mystery is a sweet, clever, and enaging story that will delight children and adults.What makes it even more special are the amazing and visionary illustrations, done with perfection in the spirit of Pablo Picasso.The artwork tells its own beautiful story and will introduce children to one of the greatest artists of our time.As a former teacher, I have a sense of what children love, and I know in my heart that this beautiful book is a wonderful addition to the body of children's litearture we have.Adults too will marvel at the cutting-edge artwork.

A Visual delight with a mysterious twist
My children, ages 3 and 5, love Mrs. Picasso's Polliwog. It is a classic "Ugly Duckling" story which wou;ld inspire any child. The illustrations are bold and colorful, evoking Pablo Picasso. I highly recommend Mrs. Picasso's Polliwog for any child aged 2 to six. ... Read more

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When his best friend Peter moves away, Robert has no one to play with, no one to fight with, and no fun at all. Then he meets Will -- and finds he's not the only one who needs a new best friend.

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Both My Son and Me Love It Very Much
We found this book at the local library. The sentences are very clear and simple. Both the illustration and story inside are simple and beautiful. Even adults can find pleasures in this small but great book which shows you how to overcome loneliness and make friends with your neighbors and even with the nature.

My son who moved from Korea to the U.S. recently and who's missing his friends is very much impressed by the story of the boys. One book can bring a great change to a person and this book gave a lot of wisdom to my 10 year old boy who lost his mother language, friends, and many good things and now trying very hard to make a foreign language and foreigners to make his own language and friends.

New Friends
Making friends in school can be hard, especially if you are shy. But when you have made a special friend, one whom you share everything with, it is especially hard to say goodbye. This book is about two friends who are parted by one moving away. They grieve for one another for a while until they make new friends. These new friends never take the place of their old buddies, but fill a void. The old friends keep in touch through letters, telling each other of their new found friends. This is a great book to read to children who are timid about beginning new friendships, moving or starting a new school. ... Read more

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When Froggy hears about an upcoming marching band contest, he wastes notime in digging out his dad's old saxophone from the attic. Soon, along with hisrecorder-tooting, triangle-tinging, baton-flinging pals, Froggy has himself abona fide marching band. As long as they can remember the rules--"Don't lookleft. Don't look right. And DON'T STOP FOR ANYTHING!"--they might even win thebig prize. Of course, it's hard to take everything into account...Created by clever author-illustrator team Jonathan London and Frank Remkiewicz,Froggy has starred in many endearing picture books, including Froggy Eats Out, Froggy Gets Dressed, and Froggy Goes to School. With hisearnest expressions and high personal standards, this amiable amphibian playsthe perfect straight man to his own droll antics. Young readers will adorewatching Froggy get into--and out of--yet another pickle. Rock on, Froggy! (Ages3 to 6) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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The Queen of the Land of Far and Wide demands perfection--absolute

perfection--in all that she surveys from her windows, high in her perfect

castle. She orders her minions to move mountains and to change the colors of

the forest--but, alas, she is never satisfied. One day she makes a

decree--all imperfect things in the castle must be thrown out of the windows.

Soon the lovely, lily-blanketed moat below becomes a slimy, polluted junk pile.

Blinded by her quest for perfection, the queen does not realize the havoc she

has wrought on the harmony of her kingdom, and no one dares to tell her--except

one very small and very brave frog named William. Here is the story of how he

opens the queen's eyes, to see that nature, in and of itself, is perfect.

Acclaimed artist Charles Santore's sumptuous illustrations and provocative

"environmental fairytale" will have readers of all ages cheering the triumph of

the courageous frog.




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A FROG BECOMES A KNIGHT
Youngsters are inquisitive and so is the brave little frog in William The Curious, a delightful environmental fairy tale written and richly illustrated by Charles Santore.

A queen's desire for perfection and the consequences of this quest are explored, as well as the meaning of courage.

WOW! A Discovered Gem
Okay, I wish I was a kid again. Can I be a kid again?! I bought this book because it was about a knight who was curious and I can't think of a more perfect quest for a knight than curiosity. This is a little gem of a book and it could be made into a wonderful movie. It's art. It's a wonderful story about a knight who goes on a quest and learns that everything perfect is not so perfect. But that's okay. Even flawed it can be magical. William is a terrific character. The art work is fantastic, and I want to be young again. Mothers of young children should read this to them often. It's got a great message and it's clever. Not enough books for little boys either, and this is a great one. Buy it now.

William the Curious
This is a charming book that lets children (and adults) know that sometimes what appears to be perfect, isn't. The pictures a lovely and engaging and the story moves along well. My four year old declared "it should be a movie". Definitley a good bed time story. ... Read more

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Young readers travel to the timeless world of the Green Forest and Smiling Pool where they find Jimmy Skunk, Peter Rabbit, Unc’ Billy Possum, and other woodland creatures secretly trailing Old Mr. Toad as he makes his way to a very important engagement. Gentle lessons about nature, the environment, and the "lesser folk of fur and feathers" for today’s young readers and listeners.
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Not as good as Beatrix Potter
Reading these books was fun for me as a child but I never enjoyed them as much as Beatrix Potter. The english author wrote in a more mature, fairy tale style that children could still relate to while these books have more of a folk tale background. However, some of Burgesses books are better than this one and I urge you to read Reddy Fox instead of Mr Toad.

Old Mr. Toad is very FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Mr. Toad puzzle's Peter Rabit a LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ferst,he thingk's that Old Mr. Toad's baby's are Grandfather Frog's baby's,then, he see's some food of Old Mr. Toad disoper,but, it is rilley just his SUPER fast tonge! And near the end of the book,Old Mr. Toad is towt a lessn.(If you want to see another ravuw, cheek in Little Joe Otter.) name: Gregor. age: six ,or, 6 ... Read more

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Duck is ready to go for a drive in his truck...but he can't find his key! It's a worldwide phenomemon, but Duck's problem (namely, Frog) is anything but ordinary. ... Read more