'The Frog with the Big Mouth' by Teresa Bateman is a story that will tickle anyone's funny bone. In this book's delightful verse and vivid illustrations, the young reader will find the antics of the Big Mouth Frog amusing. Here, we are introduced to many unusual creatures of the rain forest. We follow the Big Mouth Frog as he sets out to amaze and impress his fellow inhabitants with the news that he has eaten the BIGGEST fly in the world. He is positive that this amazing accomplishment makes him superior to them. In turn, each creature shows very little interest in the frog's bragging and continues on its way. But their failure to be impressed does not deter Frog from venturing further into the forest. Deep in the rainforest, The Big Mouth Frog, may or may not, find something that makes him a little more humble.

Similar authors: Stephen Krensky; Pat Cummings; Verna Aardema; Eric Kimmel

Similar books: Rainforest Romp by Tony Mitton; Anansi and the Box of Stories: A West African Folktale by Stephen Krensky; Endangered Animals of South America by Marie Allgor; Ananse and the Lizard: A West African Tale by Pat Cummings; How Animals Saved the People: Animal Tales from the South by J.J. Reneaux

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/6/2011

ISBN-10: 0807526215

ISBN-13: 9780807526217

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On this tour of the body from head to toe, each body part is matched with an animal that can do something specific with that body part. 'I am a monkey and I wave my arms. Can you do it?' A child imitates the action and says, 'I can do it!' This makes a great read for a preschooler who has trouble sitting still to listen to a book, because each page provides another action that the child can do as he or she follows along. Along with vividly colored pictures, the actions of clapping, wriggling, bending, and stomping make this an exciting read.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 7/16/2010

ISBN-10: 0590222023

ISBN-13: 9780590222020

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It's a road trip! Millie and Mike are bored in Kalamazoo and they embark on a pretend trip to Timbuktu. From a tandem bike to parachutes to riding a whale's tale, they trek. 'Whale ran aground in sunny Hawaii. Mike and Millie waved good-bye-i.' When reaching their destination, they miss Mom and Dad so they decide to jet home because as great as travelling is, coming home is even better. It's a road trip!

Reviewed by: meh

Date read: 7/29/2010

ISBN-10: 1593540914

ISBN-13: 9781593540913

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The book begins with an intriguing illustration of sheet music on a clothes line, and an interesting author's note about how opera was born. The beauty of the words, and illustrations, transports the reader to Venice. Here in Venice, we meet a sweet little girl named Gabriella. Gabriella creates a song, which is comprised of the sounds of her town: the street traders, the flap-flap of pigeon wings, and a plethora of other interesting sounds. The town's people begin hearing this song, and also sing it around town. Read this book and you might just begin singing a song of your own!

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 5/18/2009

ISBN-10: 0689841752

ISBN-13: 9780689841750

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A young girl goes to live in a big old house at the edge of town. She quickly discovers that the house is haunted. Fortunately for her sake, she isn't just a girl, but a witch who knows how to capture ghosts. Just wait till you see what she does with those ghosts! Smiles will come while enjoying this cute story with just a hint of spookiness.

Reviewed by: mec

Date read: 10/21/2009

ISBN-10: 1596434279

ISBN-13: 9781596434271

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