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by
Kaye Umansky
Illustrated by Alice McKinley
Published by Peachtree 2023
Hardcover
Fiction Picture Book
Copy provided by publisher
From Goodreads: Friendship wins the day in this fabulously funny quarrel! Two frogs sit on an ordinary little rock. But . . . uh-oh! Both frogs think it's their rock - and they really don't want to share!
The frogs fight and squabble furiously. But when a hungry heron swoops down, both frogs realise it's time to find another rock . . . together!
Kaye Umansky's brilliantly simple rhyming story shows how two grumpy frogs go from fighting . . . to friendship (with lots of laughter along the way.)
Alice McKinley's hilarious illustrations bring to life every twist and turn of this wonderfully witty little drama.
Written in absolutely perfect rhyme, this story is a joy to read aloud. Every parent and child will identify with these squabbling frogs. An excellent (and very funny) lesson in how to resolve a quarrel! Kaye Umansky is one of the UK's best-loved children's authors. She is a brilliant comic writer, and is the award-winning creator of the bestselling Pongwiffy fiction series. Her superb rhyming picture books have echoes of Dr Seuss.
Alice McKinley's illustrations are full of warmth and humour, and packed with clever details to spot.
I enjoyed this book and think it would make a very fun read aloud with it's rhyming text and relatable situation. It offers opportunities to discuss sharing and friendship.
by Laura Gehl
Illustrated by Sonia Sanchez
Expected Publication Oct. 29, 2024
Simon & Schuster
Hardcover
Fiction Picture Book
Poetry
Copy provided by publisher
It’s dawn and there is snow all around. The wonder of winter’s first snowfall brings the magic of changing seasons and sees a family sharing the perfect snow day with coziness and togetherness from dawn to dusk.
This is a beautiful book that combines simple poetry with gorgeous illustrations. I can imagine students writing poetry following the same pattern with various topics.
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