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Froggy Learns to Swim (Froggy)
Zzzziiiinnngggg splash!
Everyone’s favorite frog learns to swim!
Frogs are supposed to be great swimmers. "Not me!" says Froggy, who's afraid of the water. But with a little encouragement, some practice, and the help of a silly song or two, Froggy becomes an expert frog-kicker!
�Froggy’s childlike dialogue and the sound words—�zook! Zik!’; �flop flop . . . splash!’ make t...more
Everyone’s favorite frog learns to swim!
Frogs are supposed to be great swimmers. "Not me!" says Froggy, who's afraid of the water. But with a little encouragement, some practice, and the help of a silly song or two, Froggy becomes an expert frog-kicker!
�Froggy’s childlike dialogue and the sound words—�zook! Zik!’; �flop flop . . . splash!’ make t...more
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
June 1st 1997
by Puffin
(first published 1948)
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"Froggy Learns to Swim" is a good book to share with students in the early elementary grades. For young children, I would use this book to teach about perserverance. Froggy didn't think he would be able to learn how to swim, but because he had a great teacher and because he kept trying, he was able to learn how to swim. Perserverance is a great trait to teach young children because there will be things in school (and life) that they will think they can't do, it is our job to teach them they can!...more
After reading this book while babysitting, I realized it had a good lesson in it that kids can take out of it. The book tells about a frog who is stubborn to go swimming and accidentally falls in. Once he is in, his mother teaches him how to swim. The frog and his mother go through several steps until Froggy learns how to swim by himself. The night comes to an end and Froggy's mother tells him to get out but he doesn't want to because he loves swimming now that he can do it. I would recommend th...more
While I could review several Froggy books, I am only going to review a couple because once you read two, you get the general idea. These books are extremely appealing to kids because they are so fun and enjoyable to read aloud. Both of my kids (2 and 4) really enjoy these books.
This one we read several times this summer as we were learning to swim ourselves this year. Both of my kids enjoyed Froggy's experiences as he learned to swim just like them. This is also the appeal of the Froggy books as...more
This one we read several times this summer as we were learning to swim ourselves this year. Both of my kids enjoyed Froggy's experiences as he learned to swim just like them. This is also the appeal of the Froggy books as...more
"Froggy Learns to Swim" is a good book to share with students. Like other Froggy books, you could use this one to show students the use of intentional text and how some words are italicized or in bold in order to draw attention to the reader. One could also use this story as a way to show students that if you try hard enough you can accomplish things you did not think you were able to (like Froggy learning to swim). This would also be a fun story to read before spring break or summer vacation wh...more
Such a fun summer read! When summer comes around and swimming begins some kids might be scared of the jumping in the cool water. This book shows kids that its okay to be scared but sometimes being brave can turn out to be fun. Froggy learns that if he takes the time to listen and learn that swimming can be a lot of fun. I think that kids will enjoy reading about Froggy and seeing if he learns how to swim.
This book is about froggy who doesnt know how to swim. Froggy is afraid to swim. Froggys mom assures him all frogs are great swimmers and then teaches him how to swim. Froggy is still afraid, but once he has his flippers, snorkle, and swim mask, he goes right on in the water and loves it! Froggy swims all night long.
I read this with a student at one of my practicums because he loved frogs. It's an easy reader that is a fairly quick read. Froggy's parents are egging him on to just jump in the water but he continues to make excuses. This book shows that it's ok to try new things and to just jump in!
This was a great book."Froggy Learns to Swim" is a great source to teach early elementary grades students to never quit. Froggy didn't think he would be able to learn how to swim, but because he had a great teacher and he kept trying, he was able to learn how to swim.
Can be used to:
- encourage readers or students struggling with some area that they can learn how to do it
- Good representation of sound words
- Circular text (going back to the mom's first statement about frogs being born to swim)
- encourage readers or students struggling with some area that they can learn how to do it
- Good representation of sound words
- Circular text (going back to the mom's first statement about frogs being born to swim)
Frogs are supposed to be good swimmers right? Well not every frog is. This is a neat little book about a frog that can't swim very well. He eventually becomes an expert frog-kicker.
This book was about froggy and how he was scared to swim at first but he ended up doing it anyway. As a teacher I would point out adjectives and the onomatopoeia in the story.
This is my favorite Froggy book! My kids and I still say "Bubble bubble toot toot, chicken, airplane, soldier" at least once every time we go swimming!
Silly Froggy.
Running back into the house to get his flippers.
He was BORN with flippers.
Well. Not exactly.
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Running back into the house to get his flippers.
He was BORN with flippers.
Well. Not exactly.
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May 11, 2010
Joy
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Frrrooggyy!
Froggy has never gone swimming before. His mother says that Frogs are great swimmers but Froggy has trouble learning to swim.
Froggy has never gone swimming before. His mother says that Frogs are great swimmers but Froggy has trouble learning to swim.
Froggy Learns to Swim is a great book to teach making text to self connections. Students really enjy the Froggy series.
Apr 24, 2012
Horace Mann Family Reading Challenge
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Froggy learns to swim and loved it so much he didn't want to leave and he did it all through the night. L.
This is a great book to explain the importance of practice and it is ok to not to get it right away.
This is about a little frog who is afraid to swim for the first time. When he finally does get in the water and begin swimming he does not want to get out. Froggy is a fun read for a lot of young children.
so funny reminds me of when i learned to swim i was scared that i would drowened!!
We really enjoy all the Froggy Books. We have several in English and in Spanish.
Not my favorite Froggy book, but still a good read for the fear of swimming.
Not a huge fan of the Froggy books, but at least one of my girls is!
DJ read this with Daddy last night, they like the Froggy books!
Nothing beats a frog losing his swim trunks while swimming!
My students are enjoying the Froggy books.
Very cute book! Hannah loves the Froggy books!
The Froggy books are cute.
Fun read aloud.
Froggy is afraid of the water until his mother helps him learn how to swim.
Lower Grades K-3
Fiction
Topic - Subtopic: Family Life-Mothers; Family Life-Parenting; Family Life-Sons; Recommended Reading-Junior Library Guild Selection; Recommended Reading-NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science; Recommended Reading-IRA/CBC Choice; Sports/Recreation
Lower Grades K-3
Fiction
Topic - Subtopic: Family Life-Mothers; Family Life-Parenting; Family Life-Sons; Recommended Reading-Junior Library Guild Selection; Recommended Reading-NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science; Recommended Reading-IRA/CBC Choice; Sports/Recreation
Genre: Picture book/fiction
Topic/Theme: Facing fear, learning to swim, teaching, parenthood
Grade Level: K-3
Classroom Use: Read aloud, independent reading, shared reading
Comments: Good read aloud for showing children about learning new things/skills. Good for discussion on trying new things.
Topic/Theme: Facing fear, learning to swim, teaching, parenthood
Grade Level: K-3
Classroom Use: Read aloud, independent reading, shared reading
Comments: Good read aloud for showing children about learning new things/skills. Good for discussion on trying new things.
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Jonathan London is the author of several celebrated children's books. His commitment to honoring the wonders of the natural world has been lauded by readers and critics alike. He is the author of more than 70 children's books, many of which are about nature. He's also the author of the popular Froggy series. He lives in Graton, California with his wife and two sons.
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