Ribbit

by Jorey Hurley, Jorey Hurley (Illustrator)

Overview

With minimal prose and joyful illustrations, acclaimed artist and author Jorey Hurley tells the story of a year in the life of a frog family.

From tadpole to froglet to frog, there is more to a frog’s life that can be clearly seen. Filled with stunning illustrations and only one word on each spread, Jorey Hurley’s vibrant picture book tells the story of a day in the life of a frog family, above and below the pond.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781481432757
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Publication date:	02/07/2017
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	23 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jorey Hurley studied art history at Princeton, received her law degree at Stanford, and studied design at FIT. She worked as a textile designer for Hable Construction in New York City and is now based in San Francisco, where she lives with her husband and their two small children. Nest, her debut, was called “stunning” in a starred review from School Library Journal. Fetch, her second book, was called a “delight” by Publishers Weekly in a starred review. She is also the author of Every Color Soup, Skyscraper, and Beehive. Visit her at JoreyHurley.com.

Editorial Reviews

"In this handsome picture book, Hurley leads viewers through the life cycle of a frog, one double-page image at a time. Hurley’s strong sense of design is evident in the digital artwork, which uses flat, subtle colors and simplified forms to create pictures that show up very effectively from a distance. A good choice for group sharing and discussion." —Booklist

December 15, 2016 - Booklist

"In this handsome picture book, Hurley leads viewers through the life cycle of a frog, one double-page image at a time. Hurley’s strong sense of design is evident in the digital artwork, which uses flat, subtle colors and simplified forms to create pictures that show up very effectively from a distance. A good choice for group sharing and discussion." —Booklist

December 15, 2016 - Booklist

01/01/2017
PreS-Gr 1—Rich, graphic-style illustrations are the backbone of Hurley's latest title. In the same vein as Nest and Hop, this selection is based on the life cycle and behaviors of a frog, spanning the time between tadpole and adulthood. Each page contains one word related to the frog's stage at that point in life. Even though the picture book does not contain complex text, its use of bold colors and clear, active language directs young readers through the evolution of this frog's life. This would be a great addition to any child's reading life, and it serves as a conversation starter. A lengthy author's note explains much of what the illustrator hoped to capture in her visual representations. As children learn from not only the text but also the visuals, they will begin to ask questions and want to know more. VERDICT Young nature lovers will enjoy learning about the life cycle of a frog through this lively and engaging picture book.—April Sanders, Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL

School Library Journal

2016-11-02
The life cycle of a frog is shown with illustrations and minimal words in this picture book.Continuing the format and style of her previous books (Hop, 2015, etc.)—one word per double-page spread and crisp, matte illustrations—Hurley's new book illustrates the life cycle of a leopard frog. The book begins with an illustration of a cluster of frog's eggs and the word "wait." Next is "hatch," as the illustration shows a tadpole emerging. Eating, avoiding being eaten, metamorphosing from a tadpole to a frog all follow in their proper order. A seasonal clue arrives with "hibernate," and the illustration shows the frog nestled into the mud of a pond, which is covered in ice and snow. When Hurley reaches the mating part of the frog's life cycle, however, she veers from her unambiguous delivery and uses the word "ribbit" to indicate breeding. While the author's note at the end of the story tells readers that frogs do most of their croaking when looking for a mate, this side-stepping on "ribbit," especially when juxtaposed against the book's otherwise straightforwardness, strikes an off note. A vertical gatefold is successful, as it gives an appreciated twist to the one-word-per-double-spread format. The book's overall design is impeccable in its spare way, but the author's note is essential to fill in the blanks. A visually impressive, mostly well-executed offering. (Informational picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews