A Frog Thing

by Eric Drachman (Narrated by), Eric Drachman, James Muscarello (Illustrator)

Overview

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

ISBN-13:	9780970380937
Publisher:	Kidwick Books
Publication date:	10/18/2006
Edition description:	Book and Audio CD
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	11.46(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.36(d)
Lexile:	AD600L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

Editorial Reviews

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

JUN/JUL 06 - AudioFile

Readers will know just by looking at him that Frank is a sweet frog with big dreams, and the resolve to make them happen…Drachman and Muscarello tell their tale with humor and grace…Frank the frog is a wonderful hero who makes the dreams fly for us all.

Foreword Magazine

A frog with a yen to fly gives over to his ambition in this virtually trauma-free take on the popular theme. Frank's parents assure him that he can do anything he sets his mind to, but back off when he reveals his desire, explaining that flying is a BIRD THING, not a frog thing. But when Frank rescues a small bird, its grateful parents grant his request and take him into the sky on a twig. Landing safely, he realizes that it was really the birds doing the flying, not him-and so blithely hops off to do the frog thing instead. Illustrated with cartoon scenes of bright-eyed, pond-side residents, including frogs that stand on two feet, and packaged with a CD that features both a dramatic multi-voiced reading and extra discussion to make the lessons explicit, this merits sharing with all children needing to learn to accept their limitations. (Picture book. 6-8)

Kirkus Reviews