The Big Wide-mouthed Frog - Softcover

Larranaga, Ana Martin

3.85

416 ratings by Goodreads

9781406334920: The Big Wide-mouthed Frog

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1406334928 ISBN 13: 9781406334920

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd, 2011

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"I'm a big wide-mouthed frog and I eat flies," says the chirpy big wide-mouthed frog to the kangaroo, the koala, the possum and the emu. "Who are you, and what do you eat?" Then the big wide-mouthed frog meets a crocodile - and finds out that sometimes it's better to keep your big wide mouth shut! Larranaga's illustrations use bold blocks of color and work strikingly well. Small children will enjoy joining in the frog's refrain, while beginner readers will find the repetition helpful. - The Daily Telegraph ...a delightfully illustrated story...has all the hallmarks of success. - Yorkshire Post

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About the Author:

Ana Martin Larranaga says, "Because I grew up on a farm, I had lots of experience observing and drawing animals and making up little stories about their adventures. I had a pet tortoise, too, who had such funny, childlike expressions that I was forever drawing caricatures of him." Ana's other titles include the Read Me Story Play Mean Green Machine, and several Brand New Readers titles.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-K-The wide-mouthed frog sets off to see the world and asks each animal he meets, "Who are you, and what do you eat?" When a crocodile replies that she likes to eat wide-mouthed frogs, the little fellow suddenly becomes a "small narrow-mouthed frog" and hops away. The text is simple but filled with dialogue, making this a natural for toddler time. The story is well paced, featuring new animals on each two-page spread, with nicknames like Big Thumping Feet, Three Long Toes, etc. The bright, lively illustrations have a minimum of detail and show a variety of smiling animals in primary colors. A fun choice for storyhours or one-on-one sharing.
Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY
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