Froggy Plays Soccer

Froggy

by Jonathan London, Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator)

It's the day of the big game, and Froggy is ready. His soccer team is playing the Wild Things for the City Cup. All Froggy has to do is remember the rule: "Head it! Boot it! Knee it! Shoot it! BUT DON'T USE YOUR HANDS!" But Froggy's busy doing cartwheels and picking daisies. Uh oh, Froggy! Here comes the ball! Budding soccer players and Froggy's many fans will welcome Froggy's latest hilarious adventure.

Genres: Picture Books, Sports, Childrens, Soccer, Animals, Fiction, Fantasy

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Ben Kazimer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun story and quite timely for the world cup. No rhyming, hence the 4/5.

[Audrey Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

This engaging book shows the importance of teamwork through animal fantasy. The team chant "Head it! Boot it! Knee it! Shoot it! But don't use your hands!" is carried throughout the book providing an interactive element of the text. Froggy needed the support of his dad/assistant coach and his teammates in order to fully contribute to the game and win the City Cup. This is a lesson we can all relate to; we need a team to support and work alongside us to succeed.

[Carolyn Jeziorski · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one book in the Froggy series. In this book, Froggy’s team has their final game. I personally thought Froggy was perfect on the field—picking flowers, doing cartwheels, basically not paying attention to the game at all. It reminded me of watching my brothers’ T-ball games. Great for reading aloud with expression.

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oh, goodness.

A children's librarian. Done some storytimes. If I had a nickel for all the times I've observed a student picking their nose ...


I am going to memorize the chant and use it from how on. "DON'T USE YOUR HANDS!"



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[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

This helped to calm a nervous Noah on his first day at breakfast club. The moral of if at first you don’t succeed… helping boost his confidence for something new.

[David Rivera · Rating 4 out of 5]

In “Froggy Plays Soccer” It is the final game for the City Cup. Froggy is excited and cannot wait to play in the big game, hoping his team can take home the big trophy.
The story relates to Karen Sánchez- Eppler’s idea of “Childhood” of allowing the child to make mistakes. Froggy is so energetic about playing soccer, his father has to remind him that he is not allowed. He does constantly remind Froggy, leaving it up to Froggy to remember. The penalty for using your hands results in a free kick, as Froggy understands this could cost him the game. Froggy himself is responsible for not using his hands when is out there in the field and staying focused enough on winning the game. The Illustration throughout the story really shows the love Froggy has for the sport of soccer. The night before the game shows the moon resembling a soccer ball. When getting dressed in uniform, Froggy is shown with a smile and in a hurry getting his cleats, shin guards, and jersey on. His mother and father are both in support with his father being the assistant coach having his whistle, and mother in the background wearing the same colors as the team uniform. They are all shown before the big game and allows us to see how excited for the game Froggy is, but also his family.

[Gina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have never coached or been the parent of young soccer players, but I imagine that reminding them not to use their hands is an issue, and this has a chant and some tips. Also, Froggy being super enthusiastic about going to the game and then getting distracted a lot during the game is probably recognizable for the parents.

[Sean Harding · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sporting books always have to have them playing in some cup final, but how on earth did they get there?
This book would have been served better if the game was just two teams having a hit around the park.
Anyway the frog has no idea how to play soccer, they keep emphasising don't use your hands which again begs the question how did the get to a cup final?
And of course frog who knows nothing is the hero at the end.
Again all sports book have to have a last minute sudden win.
Anyway Froggy played soccer and he probably never will again.

[Macy Duff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good and fun book for kids. It shows how froggy is nervous for his first practice but he goes and has fun and enjoys playing soccer. The students can relate to it about many sport. I rate this book with 5 stars because it has call back and they students are always fully engaged with books like this one. And they will understand everyone get nervous at one point.

[Vanessa Becerra]

The dream team froggy's team is playing for the championship. Froggy always uses his hand in soccer and his dad tells him not too. He was playing then he used he uses his hands and the other team scores a goal.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Froggy's soccer team was facing off with another team for the City Cup. His dad was the coach and reminded him "Head it! boot it! knee it! Shoot it! but don't use your hands." Froggy couldn't seem to do anything right until the game depended on him. Fun illustrations.

[Elisabeth Warner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so cute! It’s my first-ever Froggy book. I love the “FROOOOOGGGGYYYYYYY!” “WHA-a-a-a-aaat?” call and response! I also loved the little chant they have in the book. Don’t use your hands! My son will always remember that as he plays soccer.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the little chant. My grandma used sing it to me all the time.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A preschool and up picture book about our favorite frog learning to play soccer and not use his hands. Nice lessons

[Reija Viinikkala-Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent story time book for young EFL students.

[Jayda Safford · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love to play soccer

[Shauna Ludlow Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a little difficult to read for my grandson who is in kindergarten. But he persevered and enjoyed it. He loves soccer. I love Froggy.

[Kim Redington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Froggy is trying to learn the rules of soccer. He is told to "Head it, Boot it, Knee it, Shoot it, but don't use your hands"! Froggy has a fun time learning to play the game and having fun!

[Viviane Elbee]

Young kids who are obsessed with soccer might enjoy this soccer themed froggy book.

[Madelyn]

This book was a fun book to read. It’s an easy bedtime story to read to young viewers.

[Mackenzie Ferguson · Rating 4 out of 5]

dream team is cool and all but have they heard of the Columbus crew?

[Connor Ferguson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whole family in tears bc we miss Cucho (baby is dreaming of a 4th cup)

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this book Froggy is new to soccer, although his parents coach the team. He gets his first successes in the game, mostly accidentally.

[Library Lady Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Alicia Kuse · Rating 5 out of 5]

great

I love is book.recommend to read this
Great for the kids.please have a try.please share this book to family and friends

[Amber Dietzman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is excellent for kids who play soccer or are interested in it. I love their chant to remember not touching the ball with their hands. I like how Froggy gets distracted but he is able to pull it together and help his team out.

[Patricia Bleile · Rating 5 out of 5]

Froggy Plays Soccer is full of teamwork. The team must learn to work together if they want to win. Their team chant carries them through the story as they must remind each other what is and is not allowed. Students will see the importance of teamwork and working together for a common goal and they can see what happens when the do just that.

[Melissa Namba · Rating 3 out of 5]

a cute story about froggy and his soccer game. there is kind of a play by play with emphasis on the no hands rule. kids will enjoy it.

[Morgan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Genre: Modern Fantasy
Recommend Grade Level: Early Primary/ Primary

With larger text and few sentences on a page, this would be a good book for kindergartners or first graders who are beginning to really read. The book has bright illustrations and comes with the moral that you can always overcome your mistakes.

[Julia Jasztal · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mommy's review from 9/20/11 -


I don't know that I liked this very much. I still can't decide. It was definitely fun to read out loud and Julia liked it more than I thought she would.
The story is about a father and son frog who coach and play on a soccer team, respectively. I liked the son's mistake toward the end of the game but I didn't like that he turned that around and all of a sudden was the hero... by doing nothing. It's not glaring but it doesn't sit well with it. It seems to me that quite a few different scenarios could have been used with better results. Then again, I'm not an author. :)