Frog on a Log?
Summary: Frog learns about the rhyming hierarchy of where all different sorts of animals sit. It does not bode well for him.
Summary of Professional Reviews: A bossy cat forces the frog to sit on a log even though he finds them uncomfortable and full of splinters. Silliness ensues as the cat informs the frog about all of the different seats animals are required to use, including hares and chairs and mules on stools. Snarky cartoon illustrations show the animals sitting on their rhyming objects. New readers will feel confident examining this deceptively effortless story.
Review by Crystal Ball: I have always been curious about where puffins, lizards, and weasels sit. I should have known it’s on muffins, wizards, and easels. Although, I was not the only one in the dark about these seating arraignments. Frog had no clue either. Luckily the cat tells us all about where everyone rests their rump. Kes Gray does an excellent job of using some unexpected rhymes and utilizes repetition to help reinforce concepts for young readers. Jim Field uses vibrant, simple backgrounds to highlight the detailed animals and thrones.
This book would be useful when teaching…
Frog on a Log? would be useful helping students with rhyming in a fun way. It also has a fantastic undertone about conformity. It could spark a wonderful discussion about fighting against the stereotypical things one is supposed to do or think, such as playing with dolls because you’re a girl or someone who’s blonde isn’t intelligent.
Summary of Professional Reviews: A bossy cat forces the frog to sit on a log even though he finds them uncomfortable and full of splinters. Silliness ensues as the cat informs the frog about all of the different seats animals are required to use, including hares and chairs and mules on stools. Snarky cartoon illustrations show the animals sitting on their rhyming objects. New readers will feel confident examining this deceptively effortless story.
Review by Crystal Ball: I have always been curious about where puffins, lizards, and weasels sit. I should have known it’s on muffins, wizards, and easels. Although, I was not the only one in the dark about these seating arraignments. Frog had no clue either. Luckily the cat tells us all about where everyone rests their rump. Kes Gray does an excellent job of using some unexpected rhymes and utilizes repetition to help reinforce concepts for young readers. Jim Field uses vibrant, simple backgrounds to highlight the detailed animals and thrones.
This book would be useful when teaching…
Frog on a Log? would be useful helping students with rhyming in a fun way. It also has a fantastic undertone about conformity. It could spark a wonderful discussion about fighting against the stereotypical things one is supposed to do or think, such as playing with dolls because you’re a girl or someone who’s blonde isn’t intelligent.