Freddy the Frogcaster and the Big Blizzard

by Janice Dean

Overview

There's a blizzard blowing toward Lilypad and someone has to warn the frogs! Frog News Network meteorologist Sally Croaker is busy in the newsroom and Polly Woggins is preparing for live broadcasts in the snow. It's up to Freddy the Frogcaster to spread the news and get everyone prepared for the snow storm!

The second book in the popular Freddy the Frogcaster series from Janice Dean "The Weather Machine," Freddy the Frogcaster and the Big Blizzard will entertain the whole family with a fanciful blend of weather facts and froggy fiction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684510368
Publisher:	Skyhorse Publishing
Publication date:	03/03/2020
Series:	Freddy the Frogcaster Series
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	621,220
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Janice Dean is the senior meteorologist for the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. Dean joined FNC in January of 2004, reporting on some of the biggest weather stories in history such as Hurricane Katrina, and more recently, the Moore and El Reno 2013 tornadoes in Oklahoma. She also led the coverage on FNC of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Janice is a member of the American Meteorological Society and was awarded the AMS Seal of Approval in 2009.

Many viewers know Janice as "Janice Dean the Weather Machine," a nickname that was given to her by Fox News Anchor Shepard Smith when he introduced her on his show Studio B.

Janice resides in New York with her husband and two sons.

Editorial Reviews

" Freddy the Frogcaster and the Big Blizzard is a wonderfully written, fun, fast-paced kids' story with beautiful illustrations. A fun read that is an instant favorite for bedtime in our house..."
— Bret Baier, chief political anchor, Fox News Channel

"Big thanks to the 'Weather Machine,' Janice Dean, for teaching kids to be prepared—not scared—through the storms with their weather-smart friend!"
— Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Fox & Friends

"Beautiful written and wonderfully entertaining, Freddy the Frogcaster and the Big Blizzard was a huge hit in my home. As a mom, it warmed my heart to see my kids giggling about a 'frogcaster' and learning about science too! This book is a blizzard of fun for children."
— Norah O'Donnell, co-host, CBS This Morning

From the Publisher

2015-02-27
Snow, snow, and more snow. What's a frog to do? Dean's (Freddy the Frogcaster, 2013) irrepressible amphibian puts his weather-safety skills to good use in this snowy sequel.After saving the town picnic from a big thunderstorm, Freddy has become known not only for his accurate weather predictions (he has his own "backyard weather station"), but also his disaster preparedness. After school, the cheerful amphibian has a "special job" at the local Frog News Network with broadcasters Sally Croaker and Polly Woggins. On a class field trip to the station, Freddy identifies a winter storm that will soon hit the town of Lilypad. While his friends rejoice in the future snow day, Freddy realizes that the storm will be serious: Lilypad is about to have a blizzard. Freddy is used to preparing for bad weather, so he thinks through everything he and his friends will need for the incoming storm. Freddy's emergency blizzard kit includes a radio, first-aid kit, water, food, a flashlight, and blankets—and he makes sure that he packs one for Polly Woggins, who will be reporting live from the news van during the blizzard. As Freddy watches the broadcast and the snow comes down, the power goes out, and he has to wait until morning to find out whether his friend is safe and sound. Blizzard preparedness may not seem like an adventurous topic, but Dean keeps the pacing exactly right to create tension without scaring younger readers. Not only are they likely to become involved in the story, they may learn something valuable about blizzard preparation. Cox's brightly colored illustrations of a variety of humanoid frogs (reminiscent of Muppets) capture the drama. The frequency and size of the images help break up the text, which varies from two sentences to four full paragraphs. Though the style of the story might appeal to very young readers, the content—especially in the helpful science notes included at the end—is more appropriate for a grade school audience.A fitting sequel to Freddy's original adventure, packed with facts accompanied by cheerful illustrations.

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