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Field Mouse wants a friend--more than anything. When he spots Frog by the pond, he's sure she'd be perfect, until she invites him to play. Frog can croak. Frog can jump. Frog can swim. . . . Field Mouse can't. How will they ever be friends?
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Friend Frog
This book teaches children to recognize their own talents, appreciate the talents of others, and to recognize that friends can come from very different backgrounds. A great book to use in the classroom on many levels.

Simple, but not too clear.
The words and story in this book are simple. Field Mouse wants a friend, but cannot find one. Then one day he meets Frog. Field Mouse likes Frog, but feels Frog wouldn't want to be his friend because she can sing, jump, and swim. However, Field Mouse learns that she has valuable talents, too. The underlying message of the book is that we all have gifts, even the smallest and meekest among us. The message is a good one, but it isn't presented too clear. The Aesop fable about the Lion and Mouse is a much better tale. Still, really young children will like the book, even if just to look at the spectacular illustrations.

this book is junki
i loved it so much i puked ... Read more

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Toad is back in another delightful escapade.This time, it's our warty

hero's birthday, and he decides that he would like to go to a restaurant.To

his surprise, all of his friends are waiting there to make his birthday a

ribbity riot!




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An enjoyable read for child and adult!
The bright rhymes and whimsy make this, and all the Toad books, fun reading for little children and grown-ups alike. I took it to my book club and we really laughed at some of the applications to our own lives. As Toad aptly puts it, "We love to eat. We never say no. Anywhere, anytime we're ready to go." ... Read more

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Joe's parents take him out to a fancy restaurant and he just can't sit still."Do you have crayons or playgrounds?" he asks the waiter. He slurps and burps and scratches his toe."The table is no place for feet.Please, Joe, sit still and eat!" say his parents. But Joe just can't stop wiggling, playing, and causing a messy scene! ... Read more

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Wilma's parents don't know quite what to do when their daughter wakes up green and requests bugs for breakfast. At school, Wilma's teachers are appalled by her unusually colorful antics. Wherever Wilma goes, surprises await her--and readers of this irresistibly funny fable.Absurd and action-packed.--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ... Read more

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An all time favorite!
My daughter and I love this book!We've had it for several years now and it continues to one of our favorites.(Actually she is now reading it to me!)I'm sure we will be reading it for many more years to come!

Green Wilma is hilarious
Children will love this book.It is well illustrated, keeps your attention, makes you laugh, and keeps you wanting to see what Wilma will do next. I found the book extremely enjoyable and would be a good investment in your childs reading library.

Just plain GOOFY!!
The first time I read this book I laughed out loud!! My daughter thinks it is as funny as I do-the illustrations are terrific. Buy this book!

Your toddler will love this one!
My little girl is 22 months old and loves this book!The exaggeratedfeatures of the cat, frog, and people get her laughing every time we readit.

An entertaining book for parents and preschoolers!
This book is a delightful investment!It's fun to read to yourkids and even more fun to listen to your kids "read" it backto you.Mr.Arnold's illustrations will leave you "bug-eyed" and his rhyme provides for a "hopping" good time.The audio cassette is humorous and perfectly narrated by the nasally Alice Playten. ... Read more

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One Bullfrog is an illustrated story and song book. Starting with one bullfrog, many different animals try to pile onto a log. How many animals will the log be able to hold before it breaks?

The illustrations of animals of the Southwest - coyotes, bears, rattlesnakes, lizards - are marvelous. The book contains a glossary about the animals as well as a CD of the song and the sheet music. ... Read more

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Charming help for youngsters learn their numbers 1-10.
Written and illustrated by Sid Hausman, One Bullfrog is a superbly presented, highly recommended children's book that teaches counting through a sequence of different natural animals: one bullfrog, two bats, three lizards, up to ten bears. The verses of the book can be sung to a simple tune on the first page, and naturalistic color illustrations bring each animal to life. A short section at the end offers some fun facts about the wildlife in a charming book to help young people learn their numbers one through ten. ... Read more

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Cuando abuelo sapo y Sapito van a caminar por el bosque, abuelo Sapo le advierte a su nieto sobre los enemigos hambrientos que están al acecho. Sapito está preocupado, pero su abuelo promete compartir con él sus secretos especiales.

Este es un libro ideal para los pequeños o para que sus padres se lo lean a la hora de dormir. ... Read more

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Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go.The plague of frogs arrives and Pharaoh finds there is no where to hide from the frogs.Pharaoh is determined to rid the place of the frogs, but as soon as he is certain that he has swept up all the frogs, the littlest frog, who has been cowering under the Pharaoh’s bed, appears and let out a giant “CROAK!”.The entire book is done in rhyme. ... Read more

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The Littlest Frog
From the very talented pen of Sylvia Rouss, a creative and resourceful Jewish early childhood educator, comes this delightful Pesach story for children. Told in rhyme, the story focuses on the time that the Israelites were slaves in Egypt, and particularly on the plague of frogs during that time. "A little frog sat in the hot Egyptian sun,/ Watching Jewish slaves work, while Pharaoh had fun./ Moses, their leader, warned evil Pharaoh,/ 'Bad things will happen if you don't let us go'/ I'm the great Pharaoh and nothing scares me!/ The Jewish people will stay! They'll never be free!"

The book describes the antics of the frogs and they hop all over the pharaoh's rooms, swim in his bath, and even sit on his throne, with the Pharaoh all the while chasing them with a broom: "There were frogs n the curtains and in the fruit bowls./ There were frogs peeking out from papyrus scrolls./ He saw frogs on the ceiling and frogs on the wall./ He saw frogs in each room and down every hall." But one frog - the littlest - is afraid of all the commotion and has hidden under the bed. The Pharaoh, feeling all powerful and fearless, is sure he has taken care of the frog problem. But the little frog eventually emerges from his hiding place, hops onto the Pharaoh and utters a loud croak, causing Pharaoh to have a change of heart. "Perhaps Moses was right, the Jews should be free./ Maybe that's why this is happening to me."

The colorful and action-packed illustrations ably convey the Pharaoh's frustration and captures the frogs' playfulness. A glossary at the beginning of the book is quite helpful in defining words that may be unknown to a child, such as scepter, papyrus, or hieroglyphics. A welcome addition to a home or school library and a highly relevant book for the Pesach Seder. Ages 3-7.

Rena E. Rotenberg is coordinator of the Early Childhood Education Center for Jewish Education in Baltimore Maryland.

From the Jewish Journal by Penny Schwartz
Hot off the press is The Littlest Frog, a rousing new Passover book by Sylvia Rouss and illustrated by Holly Hannon. In the Littlest Frog, Rouss, the well-known author of the Sammy Spider holiday series, raises her whimsical story telling to new heights. In the Passover story told in the Haggadah at the Seder, the ten plagues delivered to Pharoh and the Egyptians to "let my people go", were no laughing matter. But in this rhyming yarn, silly, fun-loving frogs lighten the load and create child-friendly mischief, driving the Pharoh crazy. Emerald green frogs appear to jump off the pages in the bright, joyful illustrations. They smile as they happily leap all over Pharoh and his palace. There are even frogs wearing sun glasses! The book follows the endearing Littlest Frog who observes the sadness of the Jewish slaves working while Pharoh had fun. Children relate to the Littlest Frog's feelings with the repeating refrain "But the Littlest Frog was very afraid. He hid under the bed, and that's where he stayed." Until the Littlest Frog shows the courage of Moses and rises to the occasion - putting the evil Pharoh in his place! Rouss and Hannon have created an upbeat and appealing book to match the spirit of freedom celebrated at Passover. It is a perfect choice for the spring season - but its appeal will attract children beyond Passover.

Delightful story for Children
"Another Spring creature leaps from the story of Passover. The Littlest Frog frolics from the pen of Sylvia Rouss, known for her tales of Sammy Spider, as she makes the most of one of the least of the heroes in Exodus. Cheery rhymed couplets elaborate on Pharoah's exasperation when his refusal to let the Hebrews leave Egypt leads to a visitation by hordes of frogs, including one tiny, timid fellow. Vivid pictures by Holly Hannon, rich in royal purple, hop with action, and the little one's triumph." From Pages Spring Sampler ... Read more

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Enter a world of fairies and make-believe. Often children are told to quit "imagining things" and to stop "making things up". But, what if Jeds and Blats and Zappys really are real? And what if there really is more than what we see and what we're told?

The power of imagination and the belief in what others might term the improbable creates an alternate reality that is magical.

Open up to the possibilities beyond the everyday world. Believe the Wee Frog is a fanciful, lyrical and self-affirming tale. Just plain gorgeous illustrations.

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I BELIEVE THE WEE FROG, I REALLY DO!!
12/23/01

What a wonderful gift for young children this time of the year. This book challenges the reader to suspend reality and trust in the magical. A perfect gift to remember a loved one or to teach each of us to trust ourselves first and foremost. Wonderful illustrations by the author. ... Read more

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Leon is an old frog. In truth he is not much to look at and he can be a little timid. But Leon is content with his quiet life on the pond. Other frogs are more handsome and can swim faster and leap higher. Leon is all right with that; he loves to watch the others and admire their talents. But when Leon hears Romeo, he heart aches – for Romeo is the greatest singer on the pond. Leon/’s humble croak is nothing like Romeo’s rich tones. More than anything, Leon wishes he could sing. When Romeo opens his mouth, all the pond dwellers are spellbound. And although it hurts him to knows thathe will never match Romeo’s talent, Leon is inspired by the music to dream of a time when he too might make a difference.

Leon isn’t going to have wait very long. Something is about to happened that will threaten the pond dwellers and their way of life forever. And to protect them all, Leon will fid a talent than no one knew he possessed.

A gentle and moving story about love and loyalty, Leon’s Song will inspire readers to fin the quality that make them special and, more importantly, to appreciate other for their unique talents. ... Read more

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Extra large bathbooks in which 100 froglets get ready for bed.12" x 8 1/4" For children ages 3-6 years. ... Read more

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Featuring an adorable pair of baby frogs who hop around their pond only to end up happily home again with their Mom and Dad, Hoppy Feet is sure to entertain even the littlest of little ones. But that's not all. Hoppy Feet provides babies their own happy hoppy feet-an adorable pair of socks decorated to look like the characters in the book.

And we've even added an extra surprise-a rattle inside each sock! The book and socks are packaged together for an amazingly low price, making it a perfect gift. Hoppy Feet is sure to be a toe-wiggling treat for any baby!

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Tombo, the self-proclaimed biggest, fastest, and strongest tadpole, teases and chases all the other tadpoles.Tombo finally learns that having friends is better than being King of the Pond.

Tombo the tadpole thinks he is the king of the pond.He brags that he is the biggest, the fastest, and the strongest tadpole, and teases and chases all the other tadpoles.However, while Tombo is showing off doing a triple flip, a boy catches him.The boy puts him into a fish tank and gives him fish flakes to eat, a food Tombo despises.When Tombo turns into a frog, the boy releases him back into his pond.Then Tombo discovers that he is no longer the biggest and fastest, but he does learn the value of friendship.

In this superbly illustrated book, Carl Sommer reveals the importance of respect for others, forgiveness, and sportsmanship. ... Read more

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King of the Pond
King of the Pond is about a big bully named Tombo. He boasts to all his friends that he is the biggest, strongest and fastest tadpole in the pond. As the story continues a boy named Alex comes to the pond to catch fish. But instead sees Tombo and catching him for a pet. After Tombo returns to the pond as a frog he realizes how important friends are, as he returns now as the smallest FROG in the pond. Tombo learns a good lesson in the importance of friendship, forgiveness and of being a good sport.

Don't Be A Show Off!
King of the Pond, was a cute book as well as a book to learn from. It could be used in a science class for children to learn where frogs come from. It had excellent illustrations and a very good storyline. I'm sure glad that Tombo made it back to the pond. He learned a valuable lesson about boasting. Thanks Sommer, I will use this one in an integrated science lesson. ... Read more