Froggy's First Kiss

by Jonathan London, Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator), Jonathan London (Read by)

Overview

Froggy thinks the new girl in class, Frogilina, is the cutest frog he's ever seen. He can't even concentrate when she's around. When Frogilina smiles at him through the monkey bars, Froggy falls smack on his head -- bonk! A mere glance from her makes his insides all soft and wiggly, like he's had caterpillars for breakfast. With Valentine's Day just a week away Froggy really wants to know?could this be love??A fun-for-all, tongue-tangling, giggle-getting,?flap,? ?bonk,? ?slam? of a rousing read-aloud.??School Library Journal for Let's Go, Froggy!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781101654736
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	12/27/1999
Series:	Froggy Series
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	19 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Jonathan London has written novels and poems as well as the twenty-three books about Froggy. He lives in Graton, California. 
 
Frank Remkiewicz has illustrated all of the Froggy books, as well as greeting cards, posters, and many other books. He lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Editorial Reviews

PreS-Gr 2London's fifth title in this popular series is another winner. Froggy falls in love with Frogilina, who reciprocates with adoring glances and treats from her lunchbox. But when she gives him an actual "big juicy...KISS! Smack on his cheek!" Froggy retreats. He's mortified by the taunts of "Froggy has a girlfriend," and is not ready after all for the romance that had seemed so exciting. The story closes as he gives the Valentine he'd made for Frogilina to his mother. This book is emotionally right on target for nursery school and primary-grade audiences, lightly capturing the tension between wanting to grow up and still needing the comfort and safety of childhood. The narrative is smoothly written with rhythmic language and the repetition that young children love. Remkiewicz's simple and colorful cartoon watercolors add just the right touch of humor and verve. A great read-aloud for Valentine's Day, or whenever love is in the air.Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, IL

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