The Uppity Swans (Frampton Frog) - Softcover

Bettilyon, Kathleen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1939371309 ISBN 13: 9781939371300

Publisher: BQB Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

One day, while dozing on his lily pad, Frampton Frog heard two beautiful swans, Jessie and Tessie, saying mean things to two good-natured but oddly named turtles, Fluff and Fuzz. Upset at this, Frampton decided to do something about it. After asking for strength and guidance from God, he confronted Jessie and Tessie, warning them that God does not like when we belittle others. Jessie and Tessie listen to Frampton, but do they heed his words? Will they listen to Frampton's lesson that God loves each and every creature, and that it's what's inside a creature's heart that is the most important thing?

About this title

About the Author

Kathleen Bettilyon loves to read but never dreamed that she would write a children's story. One day her daughter, who has three small boys, said to her in jest, "Mom, we should write a children's book." "Yes we should," was Kathleen's reply. Taking her daughter's words to heart, she put pen to paper and the idea of a frog came to mind. A little frog who loved the Lord with all his heart and soul, a humble servant frog who wanted to be of help and example to the other creatures who lived on Jacob's Meadow and Joseph's Pond. Kathleen created a whole little world for him and his friends. Kathleen lives in Cumming, Georgia, with her husband Craig. They have three children, three grandchildren, and a cat named Schellie.

Review

This is a cute short story about arrogance and the effect it can have on people. It also shows how calling someone a negative name can hurt them, I really enjoyed this illustrations too because they were beautiful.

I would love to read more from this author. Kathleen Bettilyon sinks to the heart of jealous in a short children's book. I love that she gives pride to the two young turtles to be proud of their names no matter what they may be called. --Felicity Nichols , NetGallery

Edition details

• Publisher: BQB Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1939371309
• ISBN 13: 9781939371300
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 30