Froggy Plays Soccer [Library Binding]

Jonathan London (Author), Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Although Froggy is very excited when his Dream Team plays for the city soccer championship, he makes a mistake on the field that almost costs the team the game.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-This sixth installment about the lovable frog uses a favorite sport as its theme. Froggy has joined the Dream Team, coached by his father and a friend's mother. On the day they play the Wild Things for the City Cup, he dons his gear (pulling on his underwear with a "zap" and his socks with a "zoop") and heads for the field. These sound effects and the repetitive refrain, "Head it! Boot it! Knee it! Shoot it! BUT DON'T USE YOUR HANDS," will appeal to listeners of this read-aloud. The audience will understandingly blush alongside Froggy when he gets so wrapped up in the action that he forgets the chant and accidentally catches the soccer ball to prevent a goal. Remkiewicz's bright cartoon illustrations capture the characters' enjoyment of the game through their expressive faces. An amusing story sure to please Froggy fans and maybe win a few new ones.
Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

Play-by-play soccer action, lots of humor, and energetic artwork will please fans of this irrepressible frog. -- The Horn Book --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Viking (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670882577
• ISBN-13: 978-0670882571
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,651,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jonathan London is a poet and the author of a number of picture books including the Froggy Series. He lives with his wife and two sons in Graton, California. Frank Remkiewicz has illustrated posters, greeting cards, the Animal Crackers box and numerous books for children. He lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida with his wife and three daughters.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ATTENTION SOCCER MOMS!, May 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Froggy Plays Soccer (Library Binding)

My four-year-old son loves all of the Froggy books! And when he signed up to play soccer, we read this book every night for the entire season. He chants "Head it, boot it, knee it, shoot it . . . " before every game or practice. We are now buying a copy for the team to autograph and give to the coach. Every soccer mom should get this book! (As well as the other Froggy books!)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, fun, and very Froggy!, April 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Froggy Plays Soccer (Library Binding)

He's back! A really fun and exciting book for soccer fans...Froggy and his gang of friends are good sports, and have a lot of fun while becoming champions of good attitude, and their league. A great book for parents too, it highlights the fun that should be team competition...and, of course, it's very funny...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute!, August 1, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Froggy Plays Soccer (Library Binding)

An adorable book. Froggy books are great...if you like the others this is a must have; especially if you knwo someone who loves soccer!