Froggy's Halloween [Paperback]

Jonathan London (Author), Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Froggy

Froggy needs a Halloween costume. But what should he be? He could be Super Frog, faster than a dragonfly, stronger than a bullfrog! Maybe he should be something scarier, like Vampire Frog! Finally, Froggy knows just what to be. With a zwoosh!, a zup!, and a zunk!, Froggy is dressed and ready to go trick-or-treating-as the Frog Prince. Froggy's new costume is perfect, until Princess Frogilina spots him! Uh-oh, looks like this could be the scariest Halloween ever!

"An enjoyable, light-hearted comedy of errors, cheerfully illustrated with festive Halloween details."
-Booklist

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Froggy is distracted. At home his mother has to remind him to do his homework, and at school his teacher chides him for not paying attention. But how can he? Halloween is next week and he must come up with a great costume. How about Super Frog? "Flying high over the city. Faster than a dragonfly! Stronger than a bullfrog!" Or perhaps something scarier: Count Von Frogula! But then his mom reminds him that vampires have fangs, and that Froggy is a toothless wonder. Froggy has a lot of spooky thoughts on his mind, that's for sure; little does he know just how scary his Halloween will be! Jonathan London hones in on the joys and horrors of Halloween for the young, especially for boys who are not prepared for the amorous attentions of girls. He and Frank Remkiewicz (Quiet, Wyatt!) have collaborated on the numerous other lighthearted, frolicsome Froggy books in the series. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2 Froggy approaches Halloween with the same boundless enthusiasm that he brings to everything else in his life. As usual, though, he goes too far and embarrasses himself. After much deliberation, he decides to dress as the Frog Prince, making himself so cute that Frogilina cannot resist giving him a kiss. Froggy leapfrogs away but somehow finds himself on a front porch with Frogilina falling on top of him. It is enough to make any frog blush. He loses his candy as he jumps home but his mother is ready with his favorite treat chocolate-covered flies. The bright cartoon pictures clearly complement the text. Glee, surprise, happiness, pride, and shame are all flawlessly expressed on the faces of Froggy and his friends. Children will just love this frog, and non-scary Halloween stories are much needed, especially good ones. Marlene Gawron, Orange County Library, Orlando, FL
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (August 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0142300683
• ISBN-13: 978-0142300688
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 8.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Froggy's Halloween is rated number one, October 18, 2004

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K. Hess "Froggy Fan" (Lima, Peru) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Froggy's Halloween (Paperback)

Our first grade class rated all of Jonathon London's Froggy books. Froggy's Halloween was rated the favorite Jonathon London book. Jonathon London has made reluctant readers excited about reading. Kids love watching Froggy get into trouble.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Froggy and underwear!, January 15, 2007

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J. Townsan "Tyler and Kylee's Mommy" (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Froggy's Halloween (Paperback)

This book is your typical Froggy book. If you are familiar with Jonathan London's Froggy series, then you know what to expect. There is the usual event where Froggy turns "more red in the face than green" and the reference to underwear. I teach 2nd grade, and my students still have that "EWWWWW" reaction to underwear or nakedness, so the book has that shock effect. The only thing that I do not like is the "trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat. If you don't, I don't care, I'll pull down your underwear", but the kids love it. I just don't love it when they repeat the verse or go home and say it!

I love the touches of the changing of w's to v's to sound like a vampire, and of course the abundant onomotapeia. If you love Froggy, then you'll love this book! It is perfect to add to your collection of Halloween stories to read before going out!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, October 12, 2008

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D. Huber (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Froggy's Halloween (Froggy) (Hardcover)

None of the books in the FROGGY series is a disappointment. My five year old daughter has fallen in love with all of the adventures of Froggy, his parents, and friends. The books are just the right length for you and your child to share a nice bedtime story--not too short where you have to supplement with another book or too long where you have to stop and pick up the story the next night. What I like most about the series is that even when Froggy might encounter one of life's little problems or when he gets nervous doing something new, he always learns for the better and knows that no matter what, Mom and Dad are there to help and support him.