Froggy is so excited to meet his new baby brother. He can’t wait to teach him how to swim and how to play soccer. But then the strangest thing happens: he gets a baby sister instead! And what’s worse, she’s too little to do any of the cool things he wants to do. But soon, she loses her tail, gets her frog legs, and shows Froggy that little sisters can be fun, too!
Froggy's Baby Sister ANNOTATION Froggy hoped for a brother to play with so he is disappointed with his new baby sister, Pollywogilina, but only until she is old enough to start learning from her big brother.
FROM THE PUBLISHER Froggy's parents are expecting a new baby, and Froggy is hoping for a brother. So when his parents introduce him to Pollywogilina, his new baby sister, Froggy is disappointed. Not only is she a girl, but Polly is too little to do anything! Froggy isn't even allowed to take care of her until her tail falls off. Waiting is hard, but just when he's ready to give up, Polly's legs finally grow and big brother Froggy steps in to show her the ropes. Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz. Author Biography:
FROM THE CRITICS Publishers Weekly Favorite friends return for further adventures. Froggy becomes a big brother in the latest addition to the Froggy series, Froggy's Baby Sister by Jonathan London, illus. by Frank Remkiewicz. "Frrooggyy!" calls his father. "Come see the baby!" Froggy can't wait until Pollywogilina grows a little bigger, so he can teach her how to catch flies and jump off a swing. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Children's Literature - Jeanne K. Pettenati, J.D.
Froggy 's mother is going to have a baby. Froggy really wants a little brother who can swim and play soccer with him. Enter Pollywogilina¿¿¿the new baby GIRL! Froggy isn't really jealous of her, but he is impatient that she can't swing and play. Mom tells Froggy that he can take care of her when her legs are all grown in. Of course, that takes an eternity to Froggy. When it finally happens, big brother rises to the occasion; he teaches her to zap flies and rocks her to sleep and changes a diaper¿¿¿well almost! This new story in the "Froggy" series is told with humor. Froggy continues to "flop, flop, flop" in his inimitable way. The adorable illustrations feature a lot of pink in honor of Froggy's new baby sister. Children already acquainted with Froggy will celebrate this new chapter in his life. And readers will think Pollywogilina is a lucky little frog to have a big brother with such an endearing style. 2003, Viking/Penguin Books, Ages 2 to 6. School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2-Froggy is excited about the upcoming arrival of a new sibling, but is disappointed when the baby turns out to be a sister rather than the brother he had hoped for. The story is appealing though a bit too long. While the repetition of sounds and the parents' calls for "Froggy!" will appeal to children, this adventure is not quite on a par with previous visits, such as Froggy Gets Dressed (1992) and Let's Go, Froggy! (1994, both Viking). However, it is sure to please this lovable character's many fans.-Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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