Froggy Plays T-ball [Hardcover]

Jonathan London (Author), Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Froggy

It’s Froggy’s first day on the T-ball team, and he couldn’t be more excited, with his dad as the coach and his whole family cheering him on. But when Coach Dad tells him to catch some flies out in right field, he takes the advice with his usual gusto—literally! Froggy can’t seem to do anything right, but once he starts paying attention, his playing improves. He even hits a home run, and runs all the way—to his house! The perfect introduction to a favorite sport, Froggy Plays T-Ball reminds kids that it’s not whether you win or lose—it’s how you play the game (without getting bonked on the head!).

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3–Froggy is back, and he can't wait to play his first game of T-ball, which his dad is coaching. As usual, Froggy's natural exuberance and excitement are infectious, and the whole family flops off to the ballpark. Once there, he displays a lack of coordination and comprehension (misunderstanding the word home, he runs toward his actual house), but that doesn't get in his way. This story has the familiar (and successful) structure, including italicized sound words (whack!). Froggy's mistakes allow youngsters to learn about the game and its rules. In the end, he is successful, and T-ball is a positive experience for him and his family overall. Remkiewicz's illustrations are easily recognizable, but vibrantly colored here with oranges and greens. This sets Froggy's T-ball experience apart from all the rest. Go, Froggy, go!–Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ
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"Froggy''s natural exuberance and excitement are infections." SChool Library Journal

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile (February 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670061875
• ISBN-13: 978-0670061877
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 10.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #706,265 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

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Froggy does it again, May 21, 2007

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M. Gaines "3 for you" (Leeds, Alabama United States) - See all my reviews
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I have read several of the Froggy books to my [...]. He has played t-ball this spring for the first time and I purchased this book as a special surprise before his season started. He loved it and he and his father read it almost every night.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book, September 22, 2011

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I bought this book for a friend's son starting T-ball. He absolutely loved it. Cute story; fun characters. Received fast. Thank you!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for my 5yo, April 17, 2011

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My five year old son, who loves all things baseball and is in his first year of t-ball, really enjoys this book. In Froggy fashion, there are some funnies and the requisite sound effects. I definitely recommend it to boys and girls excited about t-ball or baseball!