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99th out of 103 books
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61 voters
Frog and Fly
by
Jeff Mack
Six slurpy stories, two comical combatants, and one laugh-out-loud picture book
Frog and Fly are constant companions. There is only one problem . . . Frog thinks Fly is delicious! This leads to a never-ending battle of wits with laugh-out- loud consequences. Told in six short comic stripstyle chapters, Frog and Fly will delight kids and leave them begging for yet another s...more
Frog and Fly are constant companions. There is only one problem . . . Frog thinks Fly is delicious! This leads to a never-ending battle of wits with laugh-out- loud consequences. Told in six short comic stripstyle chapters, Frog and Fly will delight kids and leave them begging for yet another s...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
March 15th 2012
by Philomel
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These six stories about a frog and a fly (though not the same fly…the fly has a tendency to get eaten) are quite amusing! In the first story the fly says “hi” to the frog. The frog responds by saying “nice to eet you?” The fly tries to correct him with “No. Nice to meet you.” Then the frog eats the fly and thinks, “No. Nice to eat you!” And thus ends the first story of frog and fly. And yes, each story has the frog “slurping” away trying to eat flies.
These are short stories, with only a few word...more
These are short stories, with only a few word...more
These six very short stories told in simple text and through multi-media illustrations follow the adventures of a very hungry frog and a fly--or a series of flies--that flits nearby. Each time the fly greets the frog, it ends up becoming a savory snack for the amphibian. But on one dark night, the frog meets its match as the fly hops onto a large, furry critter much larger than the frog. While the end of each story is predictable, beginning readers are likely to enjoy reading this title and appl...more
I totally love this book! I hope the Geisel Award committee has their eyes on Frog and Fly because it is fun, funny, and really great as an easy reader book. The words are repetitive and simple but still manage to build with the illustrations to make a great six-part story that will have kids and adults laughing. The illustrations are simple, cartoony, and likable but don't have the same sense of expression that Mo Willem's does in the Elephant and Piggie books where the pictures really begin to...more
The summary makes it seem as if "Fly" is one character and this is akin to, say, Frog and Toad Are Friends. Nope,nope, nope.
Frog IS Frog, but "Fly" is a series of flies who, chapter by chapter, get eaten by Frog. However, it may be a Frog eats Fly world, but Frog has his own place on the food chain for a perfect ending.
This is being classed as a picture book, but it's more of a beginning reader with minimal text that often repeats, and the humor is more kindergarten and up than toddler/preschool...more
Frog IS Frog, but "Fly" is a series of flies who, chapter by chapter, get eaten by Frog. However, it may be a Frog eats Fly world, but Frog has his own place on the food chain for a perfect ending.
This is being classed as a picture book, but it's more of a beginning reader with minimal text that often repeats, and the humor is more kindergarten and up than toddler/preschool...more
Frog and Fly have such an interesting relationship. Or should I say Frog and Fly and Fly and Fly and Fly and Fly and Fly have an interesting relationship. Each of the "Six Slurpy Stories" is told in a simple comic book format. Frog and a Fly encounter each other in various situations each ending in the same unfortunate way. Or do they? In the sixth and final chapter, Frog tries slurping something even he can't handle. Fans of Mo Willems Elephant and Piggie books will laugh even harder when they...more
Six very short stories about a frog and a fly are told here. Done in comic panels, the stories are all simple and quite funny. In each story, the frog meets a fly and ends up not really making friends but instead making lunch. Each story is slightly different and filled with little puns. The frog manages to cleverly lure the fly closer by talking with it, but eventually just slurps that fly right up. The arc of the first two stories is very similar. The third brings in ketchup and a burger. The...more
In all honesty, my review is probably higher than it should be. Not many books make me literally laugh out loud. But this book does. Plus, I have a thing for frogs. This is just a funny book to read. It has 6 short, very easy to read chapters. There really is no quality writing here. Over and over the frog eats the fly. Until the last chapter. Could be used as a prediction book. But would mostly be used as an individual enjoyment reading book.
This book is kind of fantastic, which I was not expecting from the cover. It's possible that it takes a certain sense of humor to enjoy it, but my 8 and 5 year old demanded a re-read as soon as we finished it for the first time. Each of the six stories is short and quite funny, kind of like Cowboy and Octopus (which we love, as well). I just really liked reading it.
Uggh -- I can't imagine reading this book aloud to kindergartners and first graders. What looks like a book where two opposites learn to be friends turns out to be a mean-spirited, snarky joke, the humor of which is more on the fifth grade level. But I don't think fifth graders will want to read it either!
Review for Metro Parent:
Six very short chapters, told in comic book-style panels, show the inevitable relationship between frogs and flies – it always ends with a “slurp!” The predictably humorous outcomes build confidence in young readers, while the final chapter adds a nice twist.
Six very short chapters, told in comic book-style panels, show the inevitable relationship between frogs and flies – it always ends with a “slurp!” The predictably humorous outcomes build confidence in young readers, while the final chapter adds a nice twist.
I...didn't really appreciate this one much. I don't do well with short stories, and these are super short--ha! I don't know, the art didn't really appeal to me, and neither did the humor. But I can imagine kids finding it pretty funny.
Graphic novel part might be a stretch ... but maybe not, depending on your definition.
That said ... SO CUTE. Love it.
Only
slight spoiler here ...
if he keeps eating the fly how does fly come back in the next story?
That said ... SO CUTE. Love it.
Only
slight spoiler here ...
if he keeps eating the fly how does fly come back in the next story?
I enjoyed the dark humor, but am really bothered by the beginning when frog "says nice to eet you?" I guess it's supposed to be a play on fly's "nice to meet you," but it was troublesome and ruined it as a beginning reader.
Fun stories with plenty of humor. Kids will enjoy the banter between the frog and fly. They may even expect the fly to get eaten. But the ending is the best. The fly wins out!
The illustrations are cartooney, and the pages laid out almost in comic book style, except the panels are large. Dialogue inside balloons. Cute idea, well-executed.
How many ways can a frog outwit a fly to get a tasty snack? This is a fun emergent reader comic. Don't be surprised by characters eating one another.
This book was simplistic, but it was quite funny and sweat. The illustrations were bland, but they fit with the simplicity of the story.
LOVED this book! Hilarious easy reader that will be quite appealing. Enjoyed the 6 stories. Made my son chortle...
This book is awesome! I love that the frog keeps eating the fly. I think it will make kids giggle and laugh.
These silly "slurpy stories" told in comic book style show frog predictably catching fly until fly finally outwits frog. The simple text and humor let families share the jokes together. Reviewer 11.
Deeply repetitive, but will probably be very funny to its intended audience (seven-year-old boys).
Love the surprising darkness to this set of stories. Spoiler alert: the fly gets it. Repeatedly.
I really enjoyed how this book could teach young readers how comic panels work.
Six simple stories with fun twists of plot and interesting use of language.
Good choice for easy readers, just wish the humor was a little better.
May 02, 2012
Hoover Public Library Kids and Teens
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
2012,
picture-books
Laugh out loud every time I read it! A hit with fans of Jan Thomas.
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Six times a frog meets a fly with funny, but predictable, results. I like the comic panel format.
very funny - great for frog storytime
Every fly had his day.
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