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Beautiful!
a classic story with beautiful, soft illustrations. these are the stories children will remember as they grow up. i started reading these stories to my son as soon as i brought him home from the hospital. although i wont know for sure for many years, he seemed to listen and enjoy the stories...although others may deem them full of "verbalization" (huh?), i call them beautiful words strung together for the enjoyment of children of all ages.

wind in the willows
This book review is about the book wind in the willows. The author of this book is Kenneth Graham. This book is about a water mouse and a mole who made friends on the side of a river bed. In the storie they have many daring adventures together. I thought this book was too long and very boring. It's something I wouldn't recommend because the stories have too much verbalization in it.

Fantastic illustrations...
Inga Moore has to be among the best illustrators I've seen for "Wind in the Willows." Lots of lovely pictures that capture the spirit of the book. I rank her artwork right up with Eric Kincaid's... ... Read more

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When Mama Frog and Father Frog disappear, two little frog childrenare left all alone. Blackbird, Mole and Hedgehog would all like to help, but noone knows how. When Mama Mouse shows up and agrees to take them in, she simplysays, "A child is a child, and all children need a place to live and play, goodfood, and someone who loves them."

So all the animals pitch in to help, doing what each does best. Hedgehog gathersworms to eat, Mole digs a bedroom, and Blackbird fetches a water pail for theirbath. Everyone gets into the act, and Mama Mouse proves that if at first glancewe may seem to be very different, in the end we're not so different at all!

Perfect for preschools and kindergartens, this charming tale has a universalmessage, expertly brough to life by the team that produced the popular Davy books. ... Read more

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Illus. in full color. In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Toad on

the Road, Toad joyfully takes to the tracks with his freewheeling spirit,

carefree humor, and new motto, "Give me a ticket to go anywhere! The farther

the better, I don't care!"




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Railroad Toad
This book is great for kids from Ages 1-4. It keeps kidsinterested and helps to promote memorization. I highly recommend thisbook. ... Read more

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Farley the frog can't stop farting. The doctor says it's only gas and it will pass. The trouble is, it does! Comic pictures and a tongue-in-cheek text relate how Farley and his family learn that it's better to fart and bear the shame than not to fart and bear the pain! ... Read more

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PPFFFOOOTTT!
Farley has been farting. He farts at home, he farts at school, he farts in the pond. "It was like a jacuzzi!" But mother frog is worried and sends him to the doctor. The doctor says, "'It will pass.' Unfortunately, it KEPT passing." As Farley's gas builds, he gets bigger and bigger--too big for his clothes and eventually too big for the door. One day, Farley has stored up so much gas that he floats away into the sky. His father comes up with a solution worthy of Grandpa Joe: "'Fart, Farley, just as loud as you can!' But Farley couldn't hear him. 'What, Dad?' 'PPFFFOOOTTT!' everyone shouted." So Farley farts, drifts back down and celebrates with bean soup...but this time Farley's not the one who farts!

Gross bodily humor is captured here in a story that's almost too cute for it. I love her painting style--acrylics scrubbed over in layers with a faint similarity to David Shannon's. Perhaps with a little more of Shannon's naughty wit, this story would "rise" to the occasion. ... Read more

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"I want that toad,"John says, me too. Two best friends love to share everything -- their toys, bikes, even candy bars. Until one day a little toad hops into their lives and they discover that not everything can be shared. Young children are sure to relate to this humerous and satisfying look at friendship and sharing.

I want that toad.John says, me too.Two best friends love to share everything--their toys, bikes, even candy bars. Until one day a little toad hops into their lives and they discover that not everything can be shared. Young children are sure to relate to this humerous and satisfying look at friendship and sharing.

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That Toad Is Mine
What a joy to find such a pleasant positive book! The story is about two young boys that share everything until they find a toad and can't decide who gets to keep it. My 3 year old son insists that we read it everyday. It teaches young children the importance of sharing and problem solving. A great book for all family collections. ... Read more

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Once there was a frog who lived under a rock by himself, who liked very much to keep to his routine. But one day that all changes and he finds himself lost and alone in a strange new place. Now our frog's on a journey full of many dangers -- and many wonders, too. Will he ever see his familiar pond again? ... Read more

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A Fun Book For Kids
My daughter and I really enjoyed the pictures and the story.A nice book to curl up with around bedtime and snacks! ... Read more

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Frog's friends are unhappy when Rat, a stranger, sets up camp at the edge of the woods. But Frog doesn't mind that Rat is different and the two become friends. Soon, Frog's friends learn to appreciate that different does not mean bad and that their ideas about rats were all wrong . . . This outstanding title featuring the popular character Frog addresses the subject of prejudice with sensitivity and subtlety, in dual language. ... Read more

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Never Judge a Rat By Its Cover
This is a wonderful book with great colorful illustrations.When a stranger sets up camp at the end of town, Duck and Pig automatically assume that because he's a rat, the stranger must be sneaky and lazy and a badperson.Only Frog takes the time to actually get to know Rat and form hisown opinion.Frog not only discovers what a friendly, interesting, andhelpful Rat he is, but gains a new friend.The story is just long enoughfor reading at bedtime, keeps your attention without being too preachy, yetteaches morals on many different levels.I think this is a wonderful bookfor teaching tolerance for people different from you, as well as how not tobe rude like Pig.I definitely recommend it! ... Read more

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Gilbert de la Frogponde is an engagingly clever amphibian with a hearty appetite for bugs and an overblown stomach to prove it.He spends most of his time lazily dozing on the dock, until one day when two gourmet chefs de cuisine arrive at the pond in search of dinner.They spy Gilbert asleep by the dock and imagine all the tasty meals he could provide.Too fat to escape, Gilbert must guarantee his survival by convincing the culinary masters that bugs, not frogs, are all the rage in haute cuisine circles.Gilbert tempts them with thoughts of caterpillar stew, horsefly primavera, and moquito quiche.Only Gilbert de la Frogponde could talk himself out of such a jam!

Gilbert's antics are captured with details and humorous illustrations that will enchant audiences of all ages.Childern will fall in love with this adorable, roly-poly green fellow, while adults will delight in Gilbert's self-reliance and quick wit. ... Read more

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Gilbert de la frogponde
This book is wonderful for kids of all ages (and adults, too!). Gilbert is quite a quick-thinking frog! I loved how he squirmed his way out of being captured by the frog hunting chefs! What a creative story! The illustrations were very colorful and entertaining as well. We LOVED it!

This is THE best!
I have to say that even as a college student, that this is my favorite book! Where was this stuff when I was a kid? Gilbert is hilarious!

An absolute treat for my whole family
Gilbert de la Frogponde is absolutely hilarious for my 22 month old son, my wife, and myself.

The story is sweet and innocent, without being syrupy, the characterizations are perfect, and the illustration is the piece de resistance. I highly recommend it!!

The kids love this book almost as much as I do!
This is an excellent book, full of whimsical ideas that my children (ages 5 and 7) have enjoyed over and over agian. We find something new to laugh at each time we read it. The illustrations of Gilbert's dishes are great, too. ... Read more

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9 X 10 In, 32 Pp, 28 Full-Color < Illustrations, Ages 4 To 8 < Once There Was A Bull. . . (Frog) Is An < Endearing Story of A Frog Who Lost His < Hop. He Looks For It Everywhere: Under < A Toad. . . (Stool), Behind A Dog. . . (House) < and Under A Hedge. . . (Hog), But It's < Nowhere To Be Found. He Has A Cow. . . < (Boy) Throw Him High In The Sky, But He < Lands In A Field of Straw. . . (Berries). < Thanks To A Diamond. . . (Back Rattlesnake) < The Frog Regains His Hop. The < Fast-Paced Story Is Just The Right < Length For Two Year Olds, Yet Has < Enough Humor and Clever Surprises For < Eight Year Olds. But Those In Between < Will Especially Delight In This Creative < Tale. They'll "Jump" At The Chance To < Trick Adults Who Aren't Wise To The < Wordplay and Picture Surprises On Each < Page. ... Read more

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My child loves to finish the second half of the words
Great concept for a book. My 2 year old daughter loves to finish the second half of the words, and she's so pleased with herself for remembering what each thing turns out to be. I was attracted to the book by its wonderful illustrations and it's western, kind of twangy, look. Excellent book for girls and boys both.

Creative design coupled with active writing!
Hedgehogs, ladybugs, and cowboys cross the path of a bullfrog searching for his lost hop in this colorful journey through the Old West, where nothing appears as it seems. The creatively designed tale integrates illustrations and text placement to continuously keep the reader expecting the unexpected. Walton crafts an interactive picture book that encourages readers to guess what will appear on the following page. For instance, he separates the final word in each sentence, such as "He looked under a hedge..." and designs an illustration to accompany the image like a representation of a hedge; yet, a turn of the page reveals a hedgehog sitting in the desert--a surprising completion to the image and compound word! The full-color illustrations use pirmay color shading rather than detail to expound on and compliment the easy flow of the text. The storybook paces itself with a single action per page supported by the clever artisitic impressions. Young readers, as well as young children with parental assistance, quickly catch onto the text pattern, attending to the endless possibilites of what may come next in the bullfrog's search for his hop. This page-turing journey of the bullfrog provides an opportunity for an interactive, high-energy read aloud as a whole class activity or as a shared reading between parent and child. ... Read more

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One blazing hot day, thirsty Frog takes a sip from a little puddle. It tastes so good that he drinks the next puddle and the next. Frog is so thirsty that he keeps on drinking. He empties the water hole. He empties the river. He empties the lake. He drinks up all the water everywhere. The other animals on the savannah are not amused by Frog’s thirst and try to get him to give back the precious water that their lives depend on. Lion tries to scratch Frog. Chameleon tries to bribe Frog with a fly. Crocodile tells tales of frog dinners. Finally, the eels tickle Frog under his armpits, and the water comes rushing out of his mouth. Everyone is happy and peaceful again. ... Read more

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In the middle of the night, Baby Bird rolls over and falls out of her warm, cozy nest. Sleeping Mama Bird is too far away to hear her baby’s cries for help. And poor Baby Bird’s wings are not yet strong enough to fly. What is she to do? Then Baby Bird meets Little Frog. And with a bit of help from her new friend, Baby Bird discovers she can do more than she ever imagined. ... Read more

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Smart and touching.
This book is one of my three year old's favorites. The pictures are bright, clear, and colorful. Baby Bird has fallen out of her nest, and wants to go back to her mama, but she is sound asleep and cannot rescue her. Little Frog helps Baby Bird build a nest so she can have a place to sleep for the night. From there adventure follows... The book is a sweet story about friendship and helping one another. I also thought the vocabulary was somewhat complex, but in a very accessable way, that is not over children's heads. In addition, the dialogue is just plain sweet: "Your mama's nice", said Little Frog. However, the funniest picture I have ever seen is of Baby Bird in her nest just as Little Frog is leaping out because he senses danger. Baby Bird is sitting back with her wings resting on the sides as if on the beach relaxing in a lawn chair. ... Read more

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Just like all other USBORNE cloth books: Great !
My 9 months old daughter loves it. It has color, texture and is soft for baby's safety and enjoyment. Could not be happier with this purchase. ... Read more

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Not even his babysitter's most strenuous efforts can convince Joe the frog to go to bed. "Youngsters should be amused by both the obstinacy and the comic antics; a wide range of emotions are skillfully pictured in the cartoon-like red-and-green tinted drawings." -- Kirkus Reviews ... Read more

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Very funny
My 5 year old loves this book. She was able to read this with very little assistance. She loved saying "No!" for Joe. Fun to read and listen to. The illustrations are hilarious, also.

Excellent first reader - very funny!
My kids laughed histarically when we got this book from the library for my six year old to practice reading. My four year old also wanted to read it himself. The text is simple enough for them to repeat after I read it to them. They love this silly book so much I'm going to buy one for them. It is definately a keeper!

for a second generation
I disagree that this book can be scary for little ones. I used to read this book to my now 16 yo brother when he was 2 yo. He had it memorized and just loved it! It was his absolute favorite book. I found it again and now I'm ordering it for my 6 yo daughter.

Humorous Bedtime Battle
My children loved reading the creative attempts to escape going to bed. Adults can also relate to the young frogs antics. The illustrations are very expressive and the vocabulary is great for an early reader. This book is one that will be read many times. ... Read more

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Froggy is distracted. At home his mother has to remind him to do his homework, and at school his teacher chides him for not paying attention. But how can he? Halloween is next week and he must come up with a great costume. How about Super Frog? "Flying high over the city.Faster than a dragonfly! Stronger than a bullfrog!" Or perhaps something scarier: Count Von Frogula! But then his mom reminds him that vampires have fangs, and that Froggy is a toothless wonder. Froggy has a lot of spooky thoughts on his mind, that's for sure; little does he know just how scary his Halloween will be!Jonathan London hones in on the joys and horrors of Halloween for the young, especially for boys who are not prepared for the amorous attentions of girls. He and Frank Remkiewicz (Quiet, Wyatt!) have collaborated on the numerous other lighthearted, frolicsome Froggy books in the series. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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Froggy's Halloween
I purchased this book for my two sons ages 2 and 4. I am incredibly disappointed in this book. Jonathan London should be ashamed of this title. If you as a parent think it is funny for the text to teach your child "trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat; if you don't, I don't care, I'll pull down your underwear" then buy it. Otherwise, boycott this book for all the right reasons!!! Truly distasteful and offensive literature.

Ready for Halloween?
It's almost Halloween and Froggy still can't decide what costume to wear. Should he be super frog, ghost frog or vampire frog? How about a football player, cowboy or even a zombie. All week he gets ready for Halloween, carving pumpkins and hanging spider webs and ghosts. He's even practiced saying "Trick or treat, smell my feet./Give me something good to eat." Finally when the big day comes, Froggy decides to be the Frog Prince, complete with crown and sword. Now he's off for a scary evening of tricks, treats, surprises and fun..... No one captures the essence of a busy pre-schooler as well as Jonathan London and Frank Remkiewicz. Mr London's lively text is full of sound effects, energy and humor and complemented by Mr Remkiewicz's bold, bright and expressive artwork. Together they've authored a clever and entertaining story about an engaging character that your little "Froggy" will easily identify with. This is the perfect read aloud story to help everyone get into the Halloween spirit. Froggy's Halloween is part of a marvelous series that youngsters just can't get enough of. Read them all and enjoy!

Froggy delighted me again!
This book is just as funny and charming as the other Froggy tales. I especially liked the Halloween costumes in the illustrations. Just as expected, Froggy has an embarrassing moment and of course he is "more red in the face than green"! This book is a wonderful addition to any personal or educational library! ... Read more

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When the rains come and the river bursts its banks, Frog, Duck and Hare are stranded. It is Frog who is a hero when he risks his life to help his friends. A wonderful book featuring the popular character Frog that has a positive message about helping friends and coping with disaster, in dual language. ... Read more

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Frog is a Hero
I live in the Netherlands and own a copy of "Frog is a Hero" in the original Dutch.The illustrations are simple and straightforward, and very colorful.Frog is, I think, very childlike and sweet.Children identify with frog's feelings and experiences.My daughter, who is three years old, thinks that the flood in "Frog is a Hero" is exciting and a little bit scary.She appreciates that frog is brave and wants to save his friends.I would recommend this book to anyone with small children. ... Read more

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Mother cleaned high.
Mother cleaned low.
Mother cleaned the room for Joe.

Joe is delighted with his newly cleaned room. Now he can find all of the toys he wants to play with. But with so much space and so many great toys, which ones will he choose? His train? Or his planes? His racing cars? Or his rocket? As he pulls each from the closet and the toy box, his room grows messier and messier. So when Mother returns to his room, she discovers all of her hard work undone.
Readers will delight in Joe"s pure joy in rediscovering all of his favorite playthings, the brightly colored chaos that he leaves in his wake, and his earnest attempts to make it right and please his mother. ... Read more