Froggy's First Kiss [Paperback]

Jonathan London (Author), Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. As Valentine's Day approaches, Froggy thinks that he is falling in love with the new girl in class, but his feelings change when she gives him his first kiss.

--This text refers to the School & Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Froggy had a crush on Frogilina. She was the prettiest frog he'd ever seen and "when she smiled at him his insides got all soft and wiggly, like he'd had caterpillars for breakfast." He finds it's not easy being keen on someone--every time he's distracted by Frogilina's charms, whether he's hanging upside down on the monkey bars or crouching under his desk to make her a valentine, he ends up bonking his head. After too many humiliations, Froggy heads home, his heart heavy. "Was it love? Was it hunger? Was it his backpack full of valentines?" Finally, he decides that maybe it would be a lot easier if good old mom was his special valentine, a message that mothers everywhere will appreciate! If your kids clamor for more Froggy books (and they will), they can also investigate Froggy Gets Dressed, Let's Go, Froggy!, Froggy Learns to Swim, and Froggy Goes to School, all of which have been awarded the IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award. (Ages 4 to 8) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2?London's fifth title in this popular series is another winner. Froggy falls in love with Frogilina, who reciprocates with adoring glances and treats from her lunchbox. But when she gives him an actual "big juicy...KISS! Smack on his cheek!" Froggy retreats. He's mortified by the taunts of "Froggy has a girlfriend," and is not ready after all for the romance that had seemed so exciting. The story closes as he gives the Valentine he'd made for Frogilina to his mother. This book is emotionally right on target for nursery school and primary-grade audiences, lightly capturing the tension between wanting to grow up and still needing the comfort and safety of childhood. The narrative is smoothly written with rhythmic language and the repetition that young children love. Remkiewicz's simple and colorful cartoon watercolors add just the right touch of humor and verve. A great read-aloud for Valentine's Day, or whenever love is in the air.?Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, IL
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (December 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140565701
• ISBN-13: 978-0140565706
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 8.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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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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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another in the coolest series of children's books available, January 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Froggy's First Kiss (Hardcover)

FRRRROOOOGGGGGYYYY! is back, much to the delight of his many fans. This time, it's Valentine's Day, and Froggy's friends think he has a girlfriend. Whatever is a frog to do? London's text is entertaining and a joy for adults to read (especially if you like to do voices) and the illustrations are supreme! Another hit for this author/illustrator team. Also try Froggy Gets Dressed (or Froggy Se Viste for the bilingual crowd.)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Froggy is back, February 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Froggy's First Kiss (Paperback)

This book is very cute. The story is entertaining and fun. I have loved the Froggy character ever since reading FROGGY GETS DRESSED. The illustrations are very bright and catching. The story about Froggy's first kiss could apply to so many childrens feeling as well as adults. How did you feel with your first kiss. My students love for me to do voice changes with the Froggy stories. I have reread so many of Froggys stories over and over to my students.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love is in the Air....., January 25, 2002

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This review is from: Froggy's First Kiss (Paperback)

It's the week before Valentine's Day, and Froggy's in love. There's a new girl in his class, Frogilina, and he just can't take his eyes off her. He's mooning and staring and when she smiles at him, "his insides got all soft and wiggly, like he'd had caterpillars for breakfast." All week long Frogilina sits with him at lunch giving him little treats from her lunch bag. It's a match made in heaven. That is until Valentine's Day. Frogilina has an extra special surprise for Froggy, something he never expected. It turned his face red, it made his tummy feel weird, he couldn't eat, not even his dessert, and it made all his friends laugh and tease him. Frogilina gave Froggy a big, juicy kiss, right on his cheek..... Nobody captures the essence of an irrepressible preschooler like Jonathan London and Frank Remkiewicz. Mr London's joyful, spirited text is full of energy and sound effects, and begs to be read out loud. Mr Remkiewicz's bold, bright, and expressive artwork enhances the story, and together they use humor to take some of the mystery and embarrassment out of a real life situation. Perfect for preschoolers, Froggy's First Kiss is an engaging and entertaining story with a happy ending that solves all of Froggy's love problems, and a wonderful Valentine's Day read kids will want to hear again and again.