Froggy Gets Dressed (Froggy)

by Jonathan London (Author) Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator)

Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
Series: Froggy
Getting dressed for a romp in the snow isn't as easy as it sounds. Socks, boots, hat, mittens, scarf, coat, pants, shirt...will Froggy "ever" pull it all together?
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Publishers Weekly

Abundant onomatopoeia and dialogue betwen a young frog and his mother make this straightforward story a good choice for reading aloud. The rambunctious Froggy has more pressing pursuits on his mind than hibernating through the winter--"Snow! Snow! I want to play in the snow!" Accompanied by kid-pleasing sound effects (zoop! zup! zat!) he excitedly dons cold-weather gear and "flop flop flop"s outdoors. His mother, however, quickly points out that he has forgotten a few items; he returns to the house repeatedly for such essential apparel as pants, a shirt and a coat--and his long johns. (One memorable illustration has him tugging a red union suit up to his green chin.) The simplicity of London's tale is amusingly complemented by Remkiewicz's ( Greedy anna; The Last Time I Saw Harris ) typically colorful, playful take on a frisky protagonist. Any youngster who has ever bundled up for wintertime play will surely laugh out loud over this addled amphibian's constant undressing and dressing. Ages 2-6. (Sept.)

School Library Journal

PreS-1-- Instead of taking his winter nap, young Froggy wants to play in the snow. Unfortunately, each time he goes outside he is called back because he has forgotten an item of clothing. Finally, he is so exhausted from dressing and undressing that he goes to sleep for the winter. London's use of repetition should appeal to children; they'll surely remember the funny sounds Froggy's clothing makes: "he buttoned up his shirt-- zut! zut! zut! Then he Snapped on his coat-- znap! Put on his hat-- zat! " These noises may turn the chore of donning clothes into a game as young audiences try to imitate the text. Remkiewicz's colorful cartoonlike illustrations are uncluttered and follow Froggy's progress each time he ventures out. This entertaining book shows youngsters that everyone has trouble getting dressed--even frogs! --Rachel Fox, Port Washington Pub . Lib., NY
Jonathan London
Jonathan London has written many books about his most popular character, Froggy. Jonathan also writes novels and poetry, as well as other picture books. He lives in Graton, California. Follow him at jonathan-london.net.

Frank Remkiewicz has illustrated all the Froggy books, as well as many other children's books. He has also created art for posters and greeting cards. He lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

For more about Froggy, visit: www.penguin.com/froggy
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780670842490
Lexile Measure
300
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Viking Books for Young Readers
Publication date
October 01, 1992
Series
Froggy
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV002120 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Frogs & Toads
JUV048000 - Juvenile Fiction | Clothing & Dress
JUV009100 - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts | Seasons
Library of Congress categories
Frogs
Clothing and dress
Snow
Froggy (Fictitious character)

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