Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
An energetic exploration of mindfulness through one kid's quest to catch a frog
One summer evening, Sammy takes Chocolate for a walk to the muddy marsh behind their house in search of frogs. They poke and peek, hearing frogs everywhere, croaking and chirping, clucking and burping, but can't spot any. It's only after Sammy and Chocolate stop and flop onto the grass, drifting into "frogness"--not thinking, just being--that frogs come out flying Plink, plop, splash, splatter Too fast and slippery to catch. Happy and weary from the chase, Sammy and Chocolate rest and soak up the tones of frog-song.
Written in free verse, this book's buoyant language immerses readers in the rich atmosphere of a marsh at sunset. Its energetic lilt invites wonder and curiosity. At the same time, it highlights mindfulness and the hidden rewards of patience. This summer read celebrates being part of nature and soaking up all the magnificent details of our environment, whether we are active or at rest.
Synopsis
An exuberant frog hunt, full of mud, muck, and wonder, leads to a playful exploration of mindfulness
As rain clouds bloom across the sea and the first stars wink, Sammy and Chocolate tiptoe into the marsh behind their house in search of frogs. They can hear frogs everywhere--croaking, chirping, clucking, burping--but though they poke and peek, wriggle and sneak, they can't spot even one. It's only after Sammy and Chocolate stop looking, flop onto the grass, and fade into frogness--no thinking, just being--that frogs come flying. Plink Plop Splatter Splash Too slippery and fast to catch
Written in lively, lilting free verse, Frogness invites curiosity and energetic play while also highlighting mindfulness and the hidden rewards of patience. Lush paintings and buoyant language immerse readers in the rich atmosphere of a marsh at sunset. This joyful summer read celebrates being part of nature and soaking up all the sounds and sensory details of our environment, whether we are active or at rest.