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Unlike most reading programs, Brand New Readers are short, funnystories written by award-winning authors, full of bright, colorful artwork by illustrators kids know and love.

Fish and Frog swim, make faces, and play silly games in four simple stories enhanced by enticingly vibrant illustrations.

Brand New Readers are the most effective way to make reading a success — the very first time. Parents, teachers, and librarians everywhere report that they really work!

- Funny stories
- Pictures that make words easy to guess
- Eight-page stories that can be finished in one sitting, ensuring a satisfying reading experience
- Notes for parents and teachers to help them guide beginning readers ... Read more

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Great Series!
We love all of the Brand New Readers!They are easy for new readers and help build their reading confidence.Would HIGHLY recommend this whole series!

Turn a listener into a reader
My daughter has recently been very interested in reading.She's always loved being read to and was very content with that.She just turned 4 and suddenly it became her life's purpose to read.So she picked out this set and Mouse Has Fun at the bookstore.We went home, followed the instructions, and that night she "read" all 8 books to me.It's been about a week and now she can tell me which word is which on the page.She announced to me last night, "Mommy!I'm a reader now!Just like a big kid!"These books made her successful from the very start.I'm so impressed that I just ordered 8 more sets from here!

For the pre-reader and new reader.
This book is a delight to share with any child from age 2 through experienced readers of 6 or seven. Wonderful illustrations cover about 80% of the page and show exactly what the very large print words say on the bottom 20% of the page. So, you can have fun sharing this book with a 2 year old and talk about the pictures. The book also uses concepts such as over and under, etc. Threes and fours can start connecting the pictures to the words. New readers of 4 to 7 years old will have great success with the short, 3 to 6 word sentences, and many visual clues in the illustrations. This is one of the best easy reader series I've seen in a long time. I'll be recommending it to the children and parents in the library where I work. I am also getting my own copies to share with my 2 year old grandson. ... Read more

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A close-up look at the mysteries of the natural world focuses on the similarities and differences between easily confusable animals--frogs and toads, ravens and crows--and other natural elements. ... Read more

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Worth the hike!
Our 5-yr-olds found this at the Greenleaf Hut on Mt. Lafayette while we were resting.After reading through the first few pages they wanted to stay there longer so we could read the rest. (Pretty high praise for a book!)I had to promise them I'd find it for them before they'd go down the rest of the way. Fortunately we found some available at reasonable prices. It's excellent for picture-reading and older readers, with fun information.Our 3rd -grader likes to spendtime poring over the pages in his free time, andI learned some things from it too!I recommended it to our school library.It's one of our most prized posessions , at the moment. Thanks, amazon andadasbaby, for the prompt delivery of the book in such excellent condition. ... Read more

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Once upon a time all frogs had beady little eyes . . . until one frog boasted that he could stare longer than anyone. Joung Un Kim's bold colors and stylized artwork are as spirited and amusing as the hilarious competition between Frog and his friends.
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Frog
This is a wonderful little story that can be used with little children.I even let them act the story out!They love being the frog! ... Read more

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Following the re-release of the first three books in this beloved series, here are the final three classic wordless tales in attractive, low-priced hardcover editions. A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog, the first book in this series, launched Mercer Mayer's distinguished career over twenty-five years ago, and also helped to create the wordless picture book genre. Full of warmhearted mischief and play, the books express the humorous trials and tribulations of friendship and the joy of summertime discovery. Readers will want to collect the entire set. ... Read more

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Great books
My kids love these books! They can sit and tell the story to themselves or I can read it to them and we can talk about all the facial expressions and what they could be thinking or saying! I think a great thing to have in any kids library!

A Wordless Comedy for Young Children
In this book a boy goes to the park with his pet dog and frog, leaves the frog alond to find whatever trouble he can.The frog flicks out his tongue to catch an insect, which turns out to be a bee.He disturbs a young couple's picnic, sinks a young boy's toy boat (retrieved by his annoyed mother), and joins a baby in its crib (swiping a sip of its bottle).This is a kind of visual comedy perfect for young children, and simple enough that after a parent helps with interpretation the first time, it may be fully enjoyed alone.

Great picture book!
I love all of these Mercer Mayer books! No words-not necessary with all the expressions he uses.

good teaching aid for autistic children
I loved these books growing up. Each time I opened the book I could make new stories and discover new details I hadn't seen the time before. This book, as well as other wordless children's books, have been great tools in assisting our autistic son to use correct usage of speech. It enables him to learn discriptive words and sequence of events while he tells us the story from his perspective. In addition the illustrator uses excellent skill in portraying emotion in the animals and child. This also helps my child learn about cause and effect that create certain emotions. I think this illustrated book is the benchmark for other picture books to follow.

Frog on his own
This is a wordless picture book that involves an adventure of a frog and a boy. Mercer Mayer has several wordless picture books in this series and my favorite is Frog Goes to Dinner.I particularily like these for use in a writing station. I am a second grade teacher and I have relunctant writers and using wordless picture books allows me to get them to write. Students can start out short and then expand on their stories by adding adjectives and adverbs. It also helps me to assess vocabulary of my students. I use these books to have students "read" to me so they can understandand practice fluency. Delightful books! ... Read more

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Commander Toad and his spaceship Star Warts answer a mysterious call for help from a flooded asteroid. ... Read more

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Hold on, the planet is going down the drain!
This is probably the most disappointing of the Commander Toadbooks, which my sons, ages 4 and 8, truly ENJOY and even beg for! It is a fun read, but not as outstanding as the other books in this series.

The crew receives amessage from a planet inhabited only by doves. It turns out that their beans have swollen and clogged the storm sewer drains, causing the entire planet to flood. Very far-fetched, indeed.

The birds sent an SOS to Star Fleet when their wings grew tired from having no place to land. Mistaking their bird language, Commander Toad's crew brings a shipload of beans, which the birds don't really want. They just need dry ground on which to rest.

In the end, Commander Toad saves the day by swimming underwater to pierce the swollen beans with his official Star Fleet gadget. Then he must hold on to a statue of the Mayor while everything unattachedgoes down the drain! Swallow your disbelief!

The reason this book is not as good as the remainder of the series is because, in a few cases, the pictures don't mesh with the story. I.e. the text says Doc Peeper goes to the planet's surface, but the image doesn't show him in the sky skimmer. Also, the plot is even moreoddball than usual.

Incredibly fun series of books. Try _Commander Toad and the Space Pirates_ or _Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy_. ... Read more

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Boxed set of Frog and Toad includes 4 books with 64 pages each. The set includes these titles; "Days with Frog and Toad", Frog and Toad Are Friends", "Frog and Toad All Year", and "Frog and Toad Together". ... Read more

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Perhaps the Best Easy Reader Series Available
Frog and Toad are two friends whose similar appearance belies their distinctive personalities.Toad is impulsive and emotional, and Frog easygoing and rational.The two of them get into a number of scrapes and adventures together, most of which hinge on their unique character traits.Lobel's brief, easy-reader chapters spin out complex, suspenseful plots in a way that looks effortless but is quite rare.Embedded in the stories are subtle moral implications relating to character qualities such as loyalty, wisdom, and self-control.The books are interesting enough to use for read-aloud, but simple enough to introduce as a beginner's read-alone.

Of all the easy-reader books in print, this series may be the best in writing quality, complexity, character development, and humor.Lobel's genius has earned, among other awards, a Caldecott Honor for Frog and Toad Are Friends and a Newbery Honor for FROG AND TOAD TOGETHER.Frog and Toad All Year and Days with Frog and Toad were both American Library Association Notable Children's Books.

This fine collection is available in CD audiobook and mp3 format, but they do need the pictures as accompaniment.

Frog and Toad
Frog and Toad have to be the best of friends in children's literature.I think that the concept of having a frog and toad as best friends is wonderful.Everyone should read the Frog and Toad books and follow all their adventures if its kite flying or telling scary stories they couldn't get any better. ... Read more

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When his father takes a new job in Massachusetts, Ben Moroney must leave behind his best friend Tony, a western banded gecko named Lenny, and worst of all, the desert home he has loved and explored.

Ben s adjustment to his new environment is not going well until he unexpectedly finds a kindred spirit in his eccentric fifth-grade science teacher, Mrs. Tibbets. Together they explore the varied habitats on her rural property, and she introduces him to the elusive and endangered Eastern spadefoot toads that make their home there.

When Ben discovers that Mrs. Tibbets s relatives plan to sell the land to developers, he knows he must try to stop them. As Ben s obsession with saving the spadefoot toads habitat grows, his schoolwork suffers and his relationships with his family and new friends are strained. One foolish, impulsive act threatens to destroy his friendship with Mrs. Tibbets and maybe even her career. But just when it seems things can t get any worse, Ben finds a way to meet his responsibilities to the people around him and learns what it means to feel at home. ... Read more

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Excellent book!
We are HUGE Bill Harley fans and this book did not disappoint us!We read it as a family (our kids are 8 & 5) and we all fell in love with it.It really encouraged us to further research endangered species and to be more conscious of the world and creatures around us.A great book!

nature lovers and new kids
This book's not just for kids interested in nature or animals. There are also motifs of the new kid in school and the kid who knows what he likes but struggles with how other children will see him - and must decide what's more important: interests or reputation. These are struggles all kids can benefit from reading about.

It is also nice to find a book for kids where the environment is shown as important but also wondrous. I saw a lot of my nephews and their love for nature in the main character. Without being preachy, this book points out that all animals are part of the web of life, no matter how small. I am so happy this author is writing such things for kids!

The author also does not talk down to children. The main character is observant, thinks deeply, and has serious concerns in addition to the "normal" kid things like arguing with his sister. The author also includes a list of additional resources for readers who want to learn more.

I might as well add that as a girl who was/is just a little different, my favorite line is the main character saying his friend is a "smart girl who's not smart in the way that she never gets in trouble in school but smart like she's got her head tilted and looks at the world in a different way." That line is not trite, a nice thing to say (in my opinion!), and fits so many girls I know. Since it's a child noticing this, it's also an instance where the author is not talking down to kids.

If you know a kid who likes animals, wants to learn about different ecosystems in the US, or is suddenly the new kid in school, I recommend you share this book with them. ... Read more

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Meet fifth-grader Josh—an irrepressible motormouth, always in trouble. His ordinary troubles grow wildly out of control when he brings a mutant frog he has found to school, and it seems everyone is on his case—parents, teacher, classmates, even the lunch ladies! When the frog is confi scated by the principal, Josh organizes the school to do what he knows is right. Heartwarming and hilarious, this novel by a major new talent will have kids cheering. ... Read more

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Dad/Daughter Book Club
My daughter and I belong to book club with four other father/daughter members. The girls are all fifth graders and we read a pretty wide range of young adult books. In Memory of Gorfman T. Frog turned out to be one of our favorites. As one of our activities we decided to write a review together. What we liked best about the book was the interesting characters, not just Josh, who reminded my daughter of herself - chatty, impulsive and misunderstood - but the frog too. Whoever heard of a frog with two extra legs? Well, after reading the book, we did and we believed in him too. That's another thing we enjoyed about the book. Unlike some of the mystery novels and fantasy stories we have read, this one is about real life and real people. And yet the real life plot with real moms, dads, teachers and friends is just as engaging and entertaining as the princesses and ghosts that inhabit some of the other stories we have read. We saw ourselves in this novel. We had a vote at the end of the meeting to see how many stars it should get. Two votes for four stars. Three votes for five.

Janet Pedersen provides funny drawings for this zany story of a boy and his unusual frog
Fifth grade motor mouth Joshua spots a frog with three back legs and decides to bring it to school - but having an unusual frog doesn't win him the expected points. When trouble strikes, he decides to organize his classmates to fight for what's right in a daring plan that could lead to more trouble. Janet Pedersen provides funny drawings for this zany story of a boy and his unusual frog.

A funny and fun book
This a book for all ages if you are looking for something to cheer your day up. It is best for children from ages six to eleven (I'm twelve.) It seems impossible for me to realize that this was written by an adult woman, not a boy. The main character, a 5th-grader named Josh, thinks in really immature ways that seem very real, something a full grown woman wouldn't usually be able to do. All the characters are rich and have their own unique personalities. The plot is simple, and the conflicts are good. I like the part when Josh explained that he was named after Joshua Tree National Park. Then he said that if he was going to be named after a park, he wished it could have been Death Valley. Funny comments like this are everywhere in the book. This is a quick read that gets to the point fast, and doesn't wast a second of your time. I liked it a lot, and I hope you do, too.

by Ihila Lesnikova from Yarmouth, Maine. ... Read more

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A wide-mouthed frog is interested in what other animals eat--until he meets a creature that eats only wide-mouthed frogs! ... Read more

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totally adorable....
This beautifully illustrated book is about a frog that is concerned with his diet.Every page is filled with action and adventure for this little guy who asks the question, "Do you know what I can eat?"He asks every animal that he meets and they send him on a wild goose chase.He starts off by asking a Long-eared bat, who sends him to ask the owl, who sends him to ask the opossums, then the deer, then the egret, and so on.The final animal that the frog talks to is the alligator that tries to eat him.This book was full of action and it introduces the young reader to the different types of animals that can be found in the Okefenokee Swamp.Another book that I had to read repeatedly to my daughter.

Fun Filled Educational Frog Tale
School age children will be introduced to obscure Okefenokee Swamp animals and their diets, as they travel throughlush swamplands with "The Wide-Mouthed Frog".Young & old readers will be enchanted with this magnificent tale and its surprise ending. ... 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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The Toad series is great.
When m,y seven year old was younger and we were looking for things to read to him that wouldn't drive us crazy we found "Toad Eats Out."We really enjoyed this book over the years and we always wanted to compliment the authors for the way it makes sense and follows the real dining experience.("...we leave a tip.")I think he still determines whether a restaurant is nice or not by whether or not there are water with ice, rolls and butter and plenty of forks!I guess I do too.we have since bought others by Schade and Buller and recommend you do too!

Rob
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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 Toadaptly puts it, "We love to eat.We never say no. Anywhere, anytime we're ready to go." ... Read more

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To Be A Frog is a whimsical story that captures a child's imagination. This sweet tale explores the concept of a young boy becoming a frog and the adventures that unfold. The animated illustrations bring to life the playful characters and the fanciful story is fun, whether read aloud to a group or silently to oneself. Ultimately this delightful experience is a precious life lesson about being happy with whom we are. Ages 4-8. ... Read more

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Delightful!!
Reviewed by Karin.Living in the County of the Jumping Frog Jubilee, this book really caught my attention.It teaches children to use their imagination and to be happy with themselves.I know I will enjoy reading this book to my grandchildren some day.I plan on taking this book to the pre-schools in the area.I'm sure it will become well-loved by all the children.Fantastic job Laura and Patti.I can't wait for the next book.

Attention keeper for little ones
I just finished reading To Be a Frog to three of my eleven grandchildren (twins - boy and girl age 3 - and boy age 2) and they loved the book.It was amazing how it kept their attention (they did not want to turn the page before I finished reading the page to them.)They loved the illustrations and could honestly picture themselves turning into a frog. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with small children as would my daughter, the mother of the twins plus one.

Un-frog-ettable!
Laura Devol's delightful poetic story energizes the imaginary adventures of a curious little boy who wonders what it's like To Be A Frog--and eventually realizes it's nicer to be himself (a life lesson). Patti Boone's adorable and subtly detailed illustrations* capture the joys of just being!These collaborating grandmas have talents and styles that really click.Hopefully, there will be additional "To Be A ..." books.As a substitute teacher, I know the rewards of having fun books tucked into my bag to read to the kids.To Be A Frog is my newest take-along and the children love it.

*Don't miss the surprised frog's pale face!=)

I would love to be a frog!
This is a cute litle book that will help children expand their imaginations along with the joy of reading it.The illustrations really fit the story well.I plan to give them as baby gifts, but will keep one for my future grandchildren!

Adorable
Adorable book for young children. I shared it with my Kindergarten class and my grandchildren and they all loved it. The illustrations were especially fun! ... Read more

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A Golden Guide ® FROM ST. MARTIN'S PRESS
Enjoy and Learn!
Expert Knowledge!
Easy-to-Read!

For many naturalists, woodland frogs and toads represent some of their first encounters with wildlife. Now this Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press offers fascinating insights into the mysterious world of frogs and toads.

* Covers everything from the deadly poisonous frogs of South America to our common woodland species
* The ways of distinguishing frogs and toads
* Learn about their growth, reproduction, and way of life

Includes gorgeous, accurate, full-cover illustrations and little-known facts about these extraordinary, overlooked animals.
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My kids love looiking up every creature we come across
This is a handy-dandy guide, as are all the Golden series.My kids love looking up the various creatures we find on our property.Each one is different and special and fun to learn about.This guide makes it easy.

For my Grandson
Troy and his mom enjoy this series of books. I have purchased many in the series. He reads them to his mom.

A great guide to frogs and toads for the young reader.
This is a simple small book for young readers and those just becoming acquainted with my favorite amphibians, frogs and toads. It is a good size to fit in your pocket. It is not a regional guide though. It includes frogs and toads from around the world. This book would be great for the middle school student working on a frog project. The drawings are bright and beautiful, but I do wonder how realistic they are. Photos may have been more realistic but I enjoyed the colored drawings. This is a great addition to any animal lovers library. ... Read more

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This story centers around a small, lovable frog who has a lot of kindness to offer to a baby bird. Although the frog encounters many pitfalls in his attempt to get the baby bird home, he never loses his determination. ... Read more

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Charming book!
This is a really wonderful book that children will enjoy and adults will enjoy reading it to their children.I first read the book a couple of years ago and I thought it was delightful.About a month ago I met the author and she is an extremely intelligent and gracious woman who is dedicated to writing quality children's books.She has written several books in the Adventures of.. series and they are all wonderful.

NC Writer's Network Conference
A wonderful childrens' book with a moral.I was impressed with the quality of Pentland Press's presentation of this book.The quality is outstanding, the illustrations a fabulous tribute to the originator, the story a classic in my eyes.

NC Writer's Network Conference
A wonderful childrens' book with a moral.I was impressed with the quality of Pentland Press's presentation of this book.The quality is outstanding, the illustrations a fabulous tribute to the originator, the story a classic in my eyes. ... Read more

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"Hello Frog," said Piglet. "You don't look very well. What's the matter with you?"
"I don't know," said Frog. "I feel like laughing and crying at the same time. And there's something going thump-thump inside me, here."

It's not easy to be in love-but it's easy to be
in love with Frog!

Frog is worried because his heart is beating too fast-could he be in love? But who is he in love with? This enchanting mini-book will delight children of all ages and strike a chord with anyone who knows what it is to be in love.
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super cute!
This is such a cute book! My 2 year old loves it. Frog is in love with Duck and goes out of his way to show her. It's not a topic you usually find in children's books and it's sweet. The illustrations have lovely rich colors too.

Frog is adorable!
We love all of the books in Max Velthuijs' Frog Series.Our all-time favorite is "Frog is Frog"--but this one rates high up there as well!

love in its purest form
A Frog and a Duck - love knows no boundaries. Anyone who has ever experienced that sick feeling of falling for someone - where you can't eat, sleep, think or talk will love this book! Frog in his red and white board shorts falls in love with white duck - a book to explain the beauty of love to young children and a book to give to the one you've fall in love with.

Frog In Love
This is a wonderfully written story about Frog who is in love with Duck.The morale of the story is "love knows no boundaries"--color doesn't matter. :)

A wonderful metaphor for cross-cultural couples
I first came across "Frog In Love" as a pre-school teacher. I was asked to read it for our Valentines Day celebration. I was deeply touched by Max Velthuijs's amazing ability to tenderly convey such a hopeful message that both young children, as well as adults can grasp easily. My husband and I were very much like frog and duck when we were good friends. Ironically, just as frog meets with an accident, so did my husband and just like duck, I was able to help him and we admitted our deep affection for eachother. Naturally I went and bought the story for my husband and read it to him. When I got to the last page, and read the words "Love knows no boundaries" we both had tears in our eyes. Someday when we have our children, we'll read this lovely story to them! ... Read more

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Now available as a board book!

This is the turtle that slid into the pond
and ate the snake that dropped from a branch
and swallowed the fish
that swam after the frog ... Jump, frog, jump!

This infectious, cumulative tale will soon have young frogs everywhere jumping and chanting with joy!

Customer Reviews (5)

Jump Frog Board book is very entertaining for toddlers
Received this book a few days before grandchildren arrived.The book is nicely illustrated and is written so that the children can participate by telling the frog to "jump"on each page.Cute.

Great! My daughter loves this book
My daughter loved this book so much when we checked it out at the library, that I decided to buy it for her birthday. Of course, I couldn't just find it at a store. Lucky for her, I found it online and with a cd! We love reading it together- she does the line "Jump frog Jump"

Great book for a boy
The repetition and predictable outcomes were a joy for my 4 year old boy. After 3 readings he enthusiastically read the Jump, Frog, Jump! page by himself! We used green pillows as lily pads and acted out the escaping frog scenes.

Buy, customers, buy!
I was SO glad when this came back in print.This is a cumulative tale a la "House that Jack Built".You can get the children chanting "Jump Frog Jump!" in a few pages.Barton's bright folk-likeillustrations fit right in.

A Fantastic Book for young readers!!!!!!
As a teacher and an aunt I highly recommend this book which is a favorite with the kids!It's easy for them to memorize the lines and follow the words (a great skill to develop while learning how to read).A fantasticaddition to any child's library of books! ... Read more

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"Five Little Speckled Frogs, sitting on a hollow log, eating some most delicious bugs.Yum, yum!"This picture book beautifully illustrates the familiar children's song through watercolor, collage and graphic design.Children and adults can easily read or sing the repetitive text while they count down from five. Watch for patterns by keeping an eye on the frogs and those "most delicious bugs."FULL INTERIOR PREVIEW AVAILABLE AT www.NikkiSmithBooks.com ... Read more

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Frogs are fun
Great story to read with really tiny tots. I used this in a storytime for toddlers, turning it into a flannel board story. Great fun! ... Read more

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As payment for retrieving the princess's ball, the frog exacts a promise which the princess is reluctant to fulfill. ... Read more

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Delightful teamwork for my son and me
I think this "We Both Read" series is great.Whatever mood my boy is in when bedtime rolls around - whether he's working with me or against me - this concept works.I read the (difficult) left page in each two page spread, and the child reads the (easy) right. Teamwork. And even though these make no mention of Power Rangers or Batman Beyond, these are my boy's favorites. Along with some math books from Singapore(sgbox.com), and a learn-to-read series called "Now I'm Reading" by Nora Gaydos, these books are a great experience for your child.After your child has finished reading and they climb in bed, give your child something to strive for... turn on your booklight, turn off the room lights, and read your child a chapter or two from a more advanced book. Treasure Island, Harry Potter, anything by Roald Dahl...That's what works for my boys and I.

a simple idea, with a touch of genius in it
This series of readers really works. I've been running through them at bedtime with my six-year-old, who adores taking it in turns with me to read her page after I've read mine. It turns reading into a collaborative game,with plenty of play-acting (doing the different voices of the characters)thrown in. At my daughter's stage of reading, a short book can be a longhaul, when she has to do it all by herself. The "We Both Read"books break up the text into manageable segments, and give her time-outwhile I do my share of the work. I'd like to see more and more titlesquickly added to the series. I am baffled as to why Amazon should inflict a$1.35 surcharge on the publisher's recommended price--it seems to runentirely counter to the Amazon way of doing things. But the booksthemselves are splendid. ... Read more