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Paul McCartney's Rupert and the Frog Song
This adaptation of Paul McCartney's 'Rupert and the Frog Song' is illustrated with stills from the film and will delight and enthral children of all ages.
- GenresChildrens
48 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 1984
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September 1, 2022
Rupert was always my favourite bear since I used to get his annuals each Christmas - he has now been joined by Paddington in the popularity stakes - and this book with captivating stills from the film reminds me of those volumes.
The story begins with Rupert waking up in the mood for an adventure and Mrs Bear allows him to go into the hills, wrapped up in his ever-present Burberry-style scarf so as to keep warm.
He sits and rests by a tree and, daydreaming, he thinks the leaves are falling around him but he quickly realises that they are butterflies. He did not see a wicked looking owl and two black cats on the prowl behind him.
After his rest he does some rock climbing and, hearing a 'Brekkety-brek. Brekkety-brek' sound he goes to investigate. The noise turns out to come from a ledge packed with frogs but again Rupert did not see the evil owl watching, fancying some frogs legs for breakfast!
His exploring takes him to a pool which is also full of frogs and then into a cave where dwell frogs of every shape, size and colour. Indeed, they is also a frog orchestra and chorus, which strikes up a tune as Rupert listens in awe. In the pool, a goldfish even joins in the singing!
'Play the game', and 'We all stand together' are lines of the song Rupert hears often before he discovers why all the frogs are gathered there. It is a sort of Royal Command performance as the Frog King and Queen make their appearance. The owl eyes them as the biggest and tastiest frogs he has ever seen and decides that he has to have them.
But the owl does not get his evil way as the frogs, warned by Rupert, disappear into the pool before the owl can swoop on them. Rupert is completely bewildered but as he stands there with his thoughts he hears an echoing sound that is the voice of Mrs Bear calling him home for tea.
With strains of 'Da-da-da, da-da-da ... we all stand together' in his ears he dashes home so that he will not be in trouble. He excitedly tells his mother what has happened and cannot wait to tell his friends Edward Trunk and Bill Badger of his experiences with the frogs.
As he dozes off that night the tune of the Frog Song is still going round in his head ... and so that we won't forget it, there is music and words at the end of the book! Good old Rupert!
The story begins with Rupert waking up in the mood for an adventure and Mrs Bear allows him to go into the hills, wrapped up in his ever-present Burberry-style scarf so as to keep warm.
He sits and rests by a tree and, daydreaming, he thinks the leaves are falling around him but he quickly realises that they are butterflies. He did not see a wicked looking owl and two black cats on the prowl behind him.
After his rest he does some rock climbing and, hearing a 'Brekkety-brek. Brekkety-brek' sound he goes to investigate. The noise turns out to come from a ledge packed with frogs but again Rupert did not see the evil owl watching, fancying some frogs legs for breakfast!
His exploring takes him to a pool which is also full of frogs and then into a cave where dwell frogs of every shape, size and colour. Indeed, they is also a frog orchestra and chorus, which strikes up a tune as Rupert listens in awe. In the pool, a goldfish even joins in the singing!
'Play the game', and 'We all stand together' are lines of the song Rupert hears often before he discovers why all the frogs are gathered there. It is a sort of Royal Command performance as the Frog King and Queen make their appearance. The owl eyes them as the biggest and tastiest frogs he has ever seen and decides that he has to have them.
But the owl does not get his evil way as the frogs, warned by Rupert, disappear into the pool before the owl can swoop on them. Rupert is completely bewildered but as he stands there with his thoughts he hears an echoing sound that is the voice of Mrs Bear calling him home for tea.
With strains of 'Da-da-da, da-da-da ... we all stand together' in his ears he dashes home so that he will not be in trouble. He excitedly tells his mother what has happened and cannot wait to tell his friends Edward Trunk and Bill Badger of his experiences with the frogs.
As he dozes off that night the tune of the Frog Song is still going round in his head ... and so that we won't forget it, there is music and words at the end of the book! Good old Rupert!
June 23, 2020
The coolest thing about this is that it’s based on a Paul McCartney thing and it comes with sheet music.
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May 19, 2021First off Ladybird Books is not the author of this volume, but the publisher. David Hartley is credited with being the adaptor. I believe however that this story started out as a record conceived by one Paul McCartney, so it is possible he is the actual author. Certainly he composed the song which is featured in the story. Rupert goes into the forest by himself and through some good luck manages to hear a concert put on by the frogs. There are also an owl and a couple of cats who have an interest in the frogs, though there's is a bit more malevolent than Rupert's. Of course Rupert will save the day, this is a book for children after all. As well as the story the words and music for the Frog Song are included at the back of the book. As well as Rupert his mother and his friends Bill Badger and Tommy Trunk make appearances, though they are more cameos than anything else. I enjoyed this book, and feel it would be a good addition to one's library if one either has young children or has a fondness for Rupert. I cannot comment on the song as I can't sing. In short I recommend this book whole heartedly and as always happy reading.
March 31, 2023
The song they were all singing said something about, "Win or lose, sink or swim," something...something...something, "We all stand together."
A fun little charity shop find which ties together the classic children's TV series, Rupert the Bear, with Paul McCartney's iconic Frog Chorus.
In typical Rupert fashion, a simple walk in the woods end up becoming a fantastical adventure. 3 stars.
A fun little charity shop find which ties together the classic children's TV series, Rupert the Bear, with Paul McCartney's iconic Frog Chorus.
In typical Rupert fashion, a simple walk in the woods end up becoming a fantastical adventure. 3 stars.
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