Illus. in color. A fly goes by, followed by a frog, who's chased by a cat, who's chased by a dog and a host of other frantic characters, in a humorous cumulative tale.
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"The writing is merry and the pictures are real fun. Recommended."--School Library Journal.
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Illus. in color. A fly goes by, followed by a frog, who's chased by a cat, who's chased by a dog and a host of other frantic characters, in a humorous cumulative tale.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"The fly ran away in fear of the frog
Who ran from the cat, who ran from the dog..."
This book reads like a kid's version of the cold war comedy "The Russians are coming, the Russians are coming," because everyone is afraid someone else is out to get them, and fear makes them do foolish things.
As an antidote to some of the past reviews I've seen, I want to point out that NO ACTUAL VIOLENCE occurs in this book. It is considerably less violent than classic children's tales like the Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood. The characters are only AFRAID that someone is out to get them. That's the whole point of the story.
Only the child narrator is fearless enough to confront each animal in turn and get to the root of all the fear, which is a misunderstanding. This message is put across in catchy rhymes that repeat in longer and longer sequences of who runs from whom, in the "house that Jack built" sort of pattern that small children especially enjoy. My one-and-a-half-year-old son and I have had a lot of fun with this book.
Who ran from the cat, who ran from the dog..."
This book reads like a kid's version of the cold war comedy "The Russians are coming, the Russians are coming," because everyone is afraid someone else is out to get them, and fear makes them do foolish things.
As an antidote to some of the past reviews I've seen, I want to point out that NO ACTUAL VIOLENCE occurs in this book. It is considerably less violent than classic children's tales like the Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood. The characters are only AFRAID that someone is out to get them. That's the whole point of the story.
Only the child narrator is fearless enough to confront each animal in turn and get to the root of all the fear, which is a misunderstanding. This message is put across in catchy rhymes that repeat in longer and longer sequences of who runs from whom, in the "house that Jack built" sort of pattern that small children especially enjoy. My one-and-a-half-year-old son and I have had a lot of fun with this book.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By T. Zamarron
Format:Hardcover
I have a child development degree (in addition to a child of my own) and I feel this is a great book with good concepts. It uses simple, familiar words and repetition to help beginning readers become confident in their abilities. It rhymes and has a chain-effect/cause and effect story to help children start developing those concepts. It teaches a very important lesson and has a cute plot. I don't know why people think it's violent. If they think a hunter (who isn't even hunting, he's a big fraidy cat running away from a little lamb) is violent, I hope they don't let their children watch Bambi (Bambi's dad is shot), The Lion King (Mufasa is MURDERED and the hyenas talk about murder), Fox and the Hound (Again, a hunter kills...), etc. I also hope they don't let their children read How The Grinch Stole Christmas because if they believe this book is violent then I wonder what they think of the Grinch's identity theft, breaking and entering and grand larceny, even if it does teach a valuable lesson in the end. This book is all in good fun and has an ideal outcome. It isn't scary, and no one gets hurt. It teaches children to think critically and problem solve. It also encourages them to help others. In the end everyone realizes how silly they were for being afraid of the unknown and the whole thing was just a bunch of misunderstandings.It is true to life, a fly would be chased by a frog, a cat by a dog, etc. My entire family has loved it for three generations now, and I'm very glad my mom dug it out of a storage box for my little girl.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
While in a neighborhood store I spotted a small boy carrying this book. I told him it was my favorite book when I was a child and we spent a wonderful 5 minutes in line discussing "which animal came next". Classics do stand the test of time.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
You might like flies after this read!
Fun! and classically written in Dr S.... form! My kids love it and it's a great lesson in addition (lol). It just keeps adding and adding and adding... but thats the point!
Published 10 days ago by Marlo Herring
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
Love this book! Book came in perfect condition! Used to read this book when I was younger and now I'm going to read it to my kids! I would highly recommend this book to others!
Published 1 month ago by Amy Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars
it is my son's favorite book
it is such a fun book to read. my on makes me read it to him all the time. he practically has it memorized.
Published 1 month ago by denise alvarado
5.0 out of 5 stars
Family favorite.
Family favorite. I read it o my daughter and now she will read it to her baby. Fun, easy read.
Published 1 month ago by Nancy JD
5.0 out of 5 stars
I was thrilled to find this item!
This is a book that I used to read over and over again to my twin daughters when they were younger. I was thrilled to find it online so that I could get it for my daughter who is... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gouda D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute book
My three year old loves this book. We first notice it when we were at a doctor appointment. After reading it as we were waiting for the doctor, he would keep asking for it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Francine Leavitt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Kids Book!
A real find! Read this book to my 35 year old son. (Pretty worn out) Now he can read it to his children.
Published 4 months ago by V. Tofflemire
5.0 out of 5 stars
A childhood favorite
Bought this for my 4 yr old granddaughter as I loved it when my boys were young.
It's a hit again,
It's a hit again,
Published 5 months ago by Michelleh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still good after two generations
My grown daughters loved this book when they were little. The copy we had was in such bad shape from use. Over the years, I always remembered this book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by judester
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
There is a shot gun and the use of the word "kill" in this book. Seemed a bit much for my 4 year old's little ears. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kalumu
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