Synopses & Reviews
There's a frog-jumping competition at school and Billy asks his dad to help him catch a frog. But when it's time to hunt for a good jumper, Dad doesn't show up. Billy's mom comes through, again, and the frog they catch looks like a champ. Maybe Billy's dad will be at the big event. Grandpa gives some sage advice on how to talk to a frog, and on the big day, Billy coaxes that frog into a huge, terrific, winning jump. His dad doesn't come, so the day isn't perfect. But as he's taking his winning frog back to the pond, Billy realizes things are pretty good anyway. Maybe his dad will come next year.
Review
"A sensitive and honest story."--
School Library Journal"Bunting's easy-flowing dialogue and realistic situations give this picture book/chapter book both depth and heart."--Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
When it comes to frog-jumping competitions, Billy's got all the fight things going for him: a champion frog, a grandpa with lots of good advice, and a mom and a grandma to cheer him on. There's only one thing missing. Billy's dad had promised he'd come, but now it's time for the frogs to jump and he's not here yet. Where is he? In her newest book Eve Bunting sensitively addresses the problem of an absent parent. Scott Medlock's lively illustrations bring the story to life.
Synopsis
A heartfelt story about a boy, a frog, and family relationships after a divorce.
Synopsis
It'll take
some frog to win the frog-jumping contest at Billy's school. But Billy's all set--he's got a champion jumper, a grandpa with lots of good advice, and a mom and grandma to cheer him on.
Everything will be perfect--if only his dad shows up.
About the Author
EVE BUNTING has written many books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning
Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz. A recipient of the prestigious Kerlan Award, she lives in Southern California.
SCOTT MEDLOCK is well known for his sports paintings, which have been exhibited internationally and have brightened several books for young readers. He lives in Moorpark, California.