Froggy's First Kiss - Hardcover

London, Jonathan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0670870641 ISBN 13: 9780670870646

Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers, 1998

Synopsis

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!

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PreSchool-Grade 2?London'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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Edition details

• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0670870641
• ISBN 13: 9780670870646
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Remkiewicz Frank
• Number of pages: 32