I Don't Want to be a Frog

Reviewed by: Patricia Temple - Long Island Community Library, Long Island, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 9, 2015

Review

This lively Frog Father with Frog Son conversation runs through all the animals that the young frog wishes to be. As the young frog hopefully announces each possibility, cat, rabbit, owl, pig, the Father Frog patiently and practically points out the reasons these choices just won't work. The colorful uncluttered illustrations allow the story to be told using conversation bubbles without confusing the flow or getting bogged down. This humorous story's message,"You can't fight nature. We are what we are." is a light, fun conversation starter.

Overall Book Score: very good