Product Description

Frank wasn't satisfied doing ordinary frog things. He wanted to fly, but he was a frog and frogs can't fly. Follow along as Frank jumps and runs and leaps and dives until he finally finds his place in the pond. The companion book on cd will transport you and your child into Frank's world with sound effects and wonderful performances by children and adults.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #526064 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-18
• Format: Bargain Price
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 30 pages

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2–When a determined frog sets his mind on flying, everyone laughs at his unsuccessful efforts to become airborne, and his parents assure him that he is capable of doing any frog thing. Despite their cautionary words, Fred refuses to give up on his dream. After he rescues a baby bird that falls into the pond, its mother is so grateful and admiring of Frank's swimming skills that she takes him for the ride of his life. Frank clings to a twig as the bird and one of her friends lift it and him into the air to glide, swoop, and dive high above his watery home. When he returns to Earth, the young frog tells his parents that he realizes he should be proud of his own special talents. This charming tale about a youngster's moment of self-discovery is accompanied by dreamy, delicate illustrations rendered in gouache, colored pencil, and pastels. Children can read along with the author and a cast of other voices as they listen to the CD, which features sound effects and mood-setting classical music. Pair this delightful title with Karma Wilson's humorous counting book, A Frog in the Bog (S & S, 2003).–Linda L. Walkins, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Brighton, MA
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Review
"A bright and tender summer read!" -- Scholastic Parent & Child Teachers’ Pick for Best New Book

"Drachman and Muscarello tell their tale with humor and grace..." -- ForeWord Magazine

"Splashy sound effects and snippets of orchestral music...give this warm and entertaining outing some additional heart." -- Publishers Weekly

"This charming tale...inspires everyone to find that one thing in life that is special to them." -- OC Family Magazine

"This merits sharing with all children..." -- Kirkus Reviews

From AudioFile
Author and performer Eric Drachman's goal in the Kidwick series is to dramatize his stories for younger listeners. Like his other stories, this tale, about a frog that wants to fly, begins with an invitation to listen and ends with a little discussion of what listeners have heard, something younger children are sure to enjoy. They will also like the light sound effects and the playful interaction of voices that Drachman and his cast supply. We like discovering that Drachman has recruited members of his own family to play various roles; his nephew Benjamin, who plays Frank the frog, is quite good for the part. The pictures in the accompanying book enhance the story. J.C.G. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Customer Reviews

"A Frog Thing" is a great thing!
This book is amazing! The pictures are unique in that they make you feel sorry for the charaters, but also laugh at the same time. It also delivers a powerful message about how you can do anything you put your mind to, no matter who or in this case "what" you are. This book is a must have for any childs library no matter the age.

Great children's book
Frog wants to fly! But flying is a bird thing and not a frog thing. Frog can do frog things but he wants to fly. Everyone tells him that he can do anything, as long as it is a frog thing. But you never know what might happen and how a frog might be able to do a bird thing. A Frog Thing is an excellent children's book and highly recommended.

The best kids book I've seen in a long time
My 2-1/2 year old daughter received this book for Christmas from her aunt and uncle (because she was enchanted by the frogs in their pond when we visited earlier in the year). She and I love this book. It's so much fun to read and it's a great story. The other day we were going for long car ride so I gave her the book while I popped in the CD. WOW! It was wonderful - she could follow along easily with the page turning sound effects. The voices add a whole new dimension to our enjoyment of the book. We can't wait to see what the author produces next. THanks.