Outdoor Surprises
“Frog and his friends Rabbit, Possum, Raccoon and Squirrel tickle funny bones, explore the world, solve problems, and support each other in this trio of stories…" –Kirkus Reviews
In Book 5 of this engaging beginning reader series from acclaimed children’s writer Eve Bunting, Frog organizes a pond concert only to come down with a sore throat on the big night, he helps Squirrel rescue a baby bird who falls from its tree during a wind storm, and he provides a voice of reason when his woodland friends are scared by a nighttime story.
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 2 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Dewey | E |
| Lexile | 480L |
| ATOS Reading Level | 2.3 |
| Guided Reading Level | K |
| Publisher | Sleeping Bear Press |
| Series | Frog and Friends |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Available Formats | Hardcover (9781585368075), Paperback (9781585368082), PDF (9781627530101), ePub (9781627530293), Hosted ebook (9781627535694), Kindle (9781627539111) |
| Copyright | 2013, 2014 |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 9 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
- 2014 Bank Street Best Books of the Year for Children
School Library Journal Reviews "Frog and Friends: Outdoor Surprises"
This easy reader features an energetic amphibian, his numerous woodland companions, and their adventures in the great big world. In the first story, Frog’s lighthearted side shines when a sore throat prevents him from singing and he shares jokes instead of joining the choir. The second tale highlights Frog’s uncanny knack for volunteering Squirrel for a particularly dangerous assignment when a baby bird’s nest falls from its tree. In the last selection, a spooky ghost tale, the critters are nervous when a towering shadow appears. Dynamic illustrations, largely in blue and green, break up the text, and the characters’ animated expressions reinforce the action. Succinct dialogue provides some details of the characters’ personalities. For example, “‘Humph!’ Squirrel said. ‘I will try to not drop the nest. And I will try to not drop me.’” Overall, a sweet, fairly satisfying addition.
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Author: Eve Bunting
Eve Bunting was born in a little town in Ireland called Maghera and she was brought up in the tradition of storytelling. Her mother started a library in their house and there were always books available to read. Most were poetry, which Eve loved. She also loved ghost stories and adventure stories; actually stories of all kinds. So she grew up, got married, had three children, and became a storyteller herself.
Now Eve lives in California and writes books that tell stories. She has written a lot of books, more than 250, and hopes to write many more. Because storytelling is what she does. And what she loves to do.
Illustrator: Josée Masse
Josée Masse's children's books include "Mirror, Mirror" (selected as one of Publishers Weekly's Best Children's Books of 2010) and "Mousie Love" (included in Bank Street College's Best Children's Books of the Year, 2010).
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