Publishers Weekly
Favorite characters and series boast new additions. Adding another adventure to the list of perennial favorites, Froggy's Sleepover by Jonathan London, illus. by Frank Remkiewicz, chronicles the frolicking fellow's first overnight away from home at Max's, and the two friends spend so much time schlepping between the houses for various comforts that they do not get much sleep. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
Kirkus Reviews
London's ever-endearing Froggy attempts to swing his first sleepover at his friend Max's house. Luckily, the two homes are just across the wetlands from one another. Like the other Froggy books, readers will likely have a sense of what's coming around the corner-qualms are besetting Froggy by the time the first ghost story is finished-but as he likes to do, London will take them a few corners further. Rather than beat a simple retreat, Froggy and Max start a shuttle service between their homes, each deciding in turn that a little something is necessary, some pink lemonade at 1 A.M. for instance. Well-honed illustrations from Remkiewicz depicting the dark of the night and the mild cavortings of Froggy and Max will give readers a taste of both nighttime's spookiness and the beautiful sanctuary of home. (Picture book. 3-5)
From the Publisher
Children will love listening to and reading along with the funsounding text. (Children’s Literature)
DEC 06/JAN 07 - AudioFile
Froggy's antics continue as he prepares to head off to his friend Max's house for a sleepover. But Froggy lovers know that nothing goes smoothly for the hero, and this outing brings no exceptions. Will he get everything packed? Will he ever stop coming home to check in? Will anyone get any sleep? John McDonough’s voice has just the right amount of gruffness and love for the frog character. His slow pacing heightens the anticipation of each sleepover moment, especially the scary story. McDonough elongates the signature "Frogg-y-y-y" call amusingly and plunks his voice down heartily with each "flop" of Froggy's feet. This production will be listened to repeatedly. A.R. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine
