A Frog in the Bog

Brief Description: A frog in the bog grows larger and larger as he eats more and more bugs, until he attracts the attention of an alligator who puts an end to his eating. Review Quotes: "The tautly told tale, dramatic surprise, and appropriate comeuppance for the protagonist will delight young listeners." -- "Horn Book Guide"Review Quotes: "Wilson's bouncy, humorous verses mesh well with Rankin's cartoonlike, watercolor illustrations, which fairly teem with visual asides." -- "Booklist"Review Quotes: "This imaginative counting book will keep children laughing...." -- "School Library Journal"Marc Notes: ; A frog in the bog grows larger and larger as he eats more and more bugs, until he attracts the attention of an alligator who puts an end to his eating.. Review Quotes: "Wilson's blend of early learning concepts, humor, and wordplay make for a jaunty read-aloud." -- "Publishers Weekly," starred reviewPublisher Marketing: This lyrical and playful read-aloud from the author of "New York Times "bestselling "Bear Snores On "is now available in a Classic Board Book edition. There's a small green frog on a half-sunk log in the middle of the bog. He eats one tick, two fleas, three flies, four slugs, and five snails. And the frog gets a whole lot bigger. Then a hungry gator shows up, ready to eat the big fat frog. The frog opens his mouth wide to scream and out comes everything he's eaten! And the frog gets a whole lot smaller. The gator swims off, the frog keeps away from the log, and the insects keep away from the frog. Now available as a Classic Board Book, this rhythmic and humorous story that counts from one to five is perfect for the youngest of readers. Review Citations:

Kirkus Review - Children 08/01/2003 pg. 1025 (EAN 9780689840814, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 10/20/2003 pg. 52 (EAN 9780689840814, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Booklist 11/01/2003 pg. 508 (EAN 9780689840814, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 12/01/2003 pg. 130 (EAN 9780689840814, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 26 (EAN 9780689840814, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 26 (EAN 9780689840814, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2005 pg. 87 (EAN 9780689840814, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 1045 (EAN 9780689840814, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1594 (EAN 9780689840814, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Wilson, Karma Karma Wilson is the bestselling author of several picture books for Simon & Schuster, including the Bear series and "Where Is Home, Little Pip?" Karma lives in Idaho. Contributor Bio:  Rankin, Joan Joan Rankin has illustrated more than twenty-five books for children. She received the South African HAUM Dann Retief Prize for Children's Book Illustration in 1986 and the Katrina Harris Award for Children's Book Illustration in 1991. Books she has illustrated include "A Frog in the Bog" by Karma Wilson and "Off to First Grade" by Louise Borden. She lives with her husband and three daughters in Johannesburg, South Africa.