Bee Frog

by Martin Waddell, Barbara Firth (Illustrator)

The celebrated duo behind Big Bear and Little Bear is back with a charming new a small frog who just wants to be heard.

Bee Frog is not a frog — she’s a dragon! A not-nice, very fierce dragon! But Mom and Dad Frog are too busy to notice. They don’t even pay attention when Bee Frog hops off to practice her dragon noises all by herself. Is it possible that a scary dragon like her could get lonely? The acclaimed team of Martin Waddell and Barbara Firth (who brought us CAN'T YOU SLEEP LITTLE BEAR?) returns with a gentle tale of a little frog who learns that being yourself can bring the warmest rewards.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

First published February 27, 2007

About the author

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_W...

Also writes under the pen name Catherine Sefton

Martin Waddell is the author of more than one hundred books for young readers.

Awards: Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing (2004).

Reviews

[Kristen Dutkiewicz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used this book to show children it is okay to walk away and be by yourself then come back again later. Cute storyline.

[Morgan Stout · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Bee Frog" has a great (not so) hidden message for parents about taking time for your kids and their interests. It is a fun story for kids with great illustrations as well.

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sometimes kids are just not that interesting to their parents, but that's okay.

[Rediz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so cute. A frog named Bee pretending to be a dragon, and the family that loves them as they go through an emotional journey.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had me smiling as I read through little Bee Frog's mini-adventure/rebellion. I thought the story very cute, with endearing elements and sweet illustrations. I especially liked the expressions on the faces of the frogs, they were comically amusing and fun. I would definitely recommend this book.

*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009...

[Sarah Kiesche · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know what it is, but I wasn't as moved by this book as other books I've read. It's a simple little story about a little frog pretending to be a dragon, but it's really about how the frog feels no one in her family doesn't listen to her. I'm merely "meh" about this. Could be used to talk about students feeling like they don't belong in their families, or families not listening to students. PreK-2

[Nick · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is not great, but is certainly very good. It's about make-believe and wanting to be listened to, two very important concepts when you're a child.
Bee is a frog, but she is pretending to be a dragon. Unfortunately, no one takes her game seriously, so she runs off to play by herself. There is a reunion, of course, and a happy ending.
There's not much more to the story, but what there is to it is cute and works well. Young children will understand and enjoy the story.

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bee Frog wants so much to be part of the group. Bee decides to be a dragon...a very fierce Bee Dragon. But, everyone still ignores him. That is until Bee hops off by himself and starts to get lonely. Mom and Dad find their little frog...and Bee decides being a dragon isn't so much fun after all.

Used for "Frog Fever" Family Storytime-Maya 2010.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book although it's a children's book, really had to story to it. It had 'potential' for a good story but it just wasn't there for me or for my 2 year old granddaughter. she got bored with it very fast when generally she sits and enjoys the illustrations and reading a story.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute story about a little frog who wants to be recognized as special in her family.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Bee Dillow's new favorite book, because she wants to be a really fierce dragon, too.

[Jessica Bearden · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great story and I liked how it taught you that someone is always listening so don't run away even if you think no one will care.