Frog on a Log?

Brief Description: "Frog on a Log? was originally published in the U. K. by Hodder Children's Books, a division of Hachette Children's Books, under the title Oi Frog!"Marc Notes: Frog on a Log? was originally published in the U. K. by Hodder Children's Books, a division of Hachette Children's Books, under the title Oi Frog!; In rhyming text, cat explains why frog has to sit on a log, even if he finds it uncomfortable. Review Quotes: Praise for LEAVE ME ALONE by Kes Gray and illustrated by Lee Wildish"Incredibly moving, simply narrated" --MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW Praise for EAT YOUR PEAS by Kes Gray and illustrated by Nick Sharratt"The book may well tickle funny bones ... thanks ... to debut author Gray's escalating silliness." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLYReview Quotes: Praise for "Frog on a Log? " * "Storytime will never be the same. Impossible to resist." -- "Kirkus Reviews" Praise for "Leave Me Alone" by Kes Gray and illustrated by Lee Wildish: "Incredibly moving, simply narrated" -- "Midwest Book Review" Praise for "Eat Your Peas" by Kes Gray and illustrated by Nick Sharratt: "The book may well tickle funny bones ... thanks ... to debut author Gray's escalating silliness." -- "Publishers Weekly"Biographical Note: Kes Gray is the award-winning author of "Leave Me Alone" and other books for children. This is his first picture book for Scholastic Press. He uses his childhood memories as inspiration for creating stories. He lives in Essex, England, with his wife and children. Jim Field grew up with a love for cartoons and has illustrated several children's books published in the UK. He won the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny Prize. This is his first picture book in the US. He lives with his girlfriend, a grumpy cat, and a great sense of humor in Paris. Publisher Marketing: A read-aloud story that will have kids rhyming around the house! "It's very simple, really. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools, gophers sit on sofas, and frogs sit on logs." Each animal's designated seat rhymes with that animal's name. "It's not about being comfortable," explains the cat. "It's about doing the right thing." The frog does not want to sit on a log. Doing his best to find an alternative place to sit, the frog asks the cat a litany of questions. For every answer the cat has, the frog has another question--until the frog finds out what dogs sit on! Peppered with catchy rhymes, FROG ON A LOG? shows young readers that every animal has a special place to sit. With rhymes that are reminiscent of Dr. Seuss's beginner books, FROG ON A LOG? is a fun, educational read-aloud story that helps teach phonics! Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2015 (EAN 9780545687911, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Contributor Bio:  Gray, Kes Kes Gray is a Children's Book Award winner, and author of more than 40 books for children, including "Leave Me Alone: A Tale of What Happens When You Stand Up to a Bully", also available from Barron's. Contributor Bio:  Field, Jim Jim Field has worked as a director in the animation industry and as a freelance illustrator for editorial publications. His first picture book, "Cats Ahoy!" (written by Peter Bently), won the Booktrust Roald Dahl-Funny Prize in 2011 and has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway award.