Frog and Ball (I Like to Read Comics) - Hardcover

Caple, Kathy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0823443418 ISBN 13: 9780823443413

Publisher: Holiday House, 2021

Synopsis

A frog, a magic spell book, and one big, angry yellow ball. What could go wrong? Everything in this hilarious early reader comic.

     Bee Bop Tiffle Dunk! Bam Bog Boo Bop! None of the magic spells in Frog's magic spell book will work on the deflated ball he found. Frustrated, Frog kicks the ball and watches as it flies up in the air and gets bigger and bigger and then as it comes back--uh, oh! Frog tries to outrun, trick, and hide from the ball in the library but the ball always finds him--even if it means knocking down bookshelves, ruining a puppet show, and sending papers flying everywhere!

     Author-illustrator Kathy Caple has created a hilarious story for young readers filled with slapstick humor and a healthy dose of be careful what you wish for. With a variety of panel sizes and styles, there is much here for kids to pore over and return to again and again.

     I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text--and a powerful relationship between the two--are perfect for developing readers.

About this title

About the Author

Kathy Caple's many books for children include Duck & Company, an American Booksellers Association Pick of the List, and A Night at the Zoo, an I Like to Read® book. She grew up in Longview, Washington, where she developed an early love of reading. Caple now lives in Camb

Reviews

PreS-Gr 2—This fresh new animal caper for beginning readers opens with a curious frog checking out a book of magic from the library. The unimaginable happens for Frog as soon as he sits down on a bench and opens the pages of the elusive book. He discovers a flattened ball that comes to life, wreaking havoc as the amphibian seeks refuge in the library, pursued by the ball. A librarian's worst nightmare becomes a playful romp as books and carts go flying. Frog must find a way to make the magic cease. Anthropomorphized characters are at the center of this engaging, entertaining early reader. The comic format allows the action to play out visually, complementing the limited text. Caple's artwork has a soft, animated quality that provides a comforting touch. Repetitive phrases assist with pacing, and the narrative is also well suited for reading aloud. VERDICT An amusing tale for beginning readers, in a comic style that will build reading skills while providing ample laughs.—Claire Moore, Manhattan Beach Lib., CA

Edition details

• Publisher: Holiday House
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0823443418
• ISBN 13: 9780823443413
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40