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A pet!
Mom has agreed: Froggy can have a pet. Off to the pet store they go. Mom would prefer a bunny or some mice, but Froggy and his little sister, Pollywogilina, have their hearts set on a doggy. And when Froggy sees the little dog with big brown eyes, he begs to take her home.
Mom cautions Froggy about all the new responsibilities he will have taking care of Doggy, but Froggy's sure there will be no problem. He doesn't count on Doggy being more difficult to train than he expected.
Froggy always lands himself in a pickle, but he always bounces back. That's why everyone loves him!
Author Notes
Jonathan London was born a "navy-brat" in Brooklyn, New York, and raised on Naval stations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. He received a Masters Degree in Social Sciences but never formally studied literature or creative writing. He began to consider himself a writer about the time he graduated from college. After college he became a dancer in a modern dance company and worked at numerous low-paying jobs as a laborer or counselor. He wrote poems and short stories for adults, earning next to nothing despite being published in many literary magazines. For some 20 years before he penned his first children's book, London was writing poetry and short stories for adults. In the early 1970s, he was reading his poems in San Francisco jazz clubs, and those experiences found their way into his witty children's book Hip Cat, which has been featured on the PBS children's television show Reading Rainbow.
After writing down the tale The Owl Who Became the Moon in 1989, London began to wonder if other people might want to read it. He picked up his kids' copy of Winnie-the-Pooh and saw that the book was published by Dutton, so he casually decided to send his story to them. Surprisingly enough, they wanted to publish him. Working with different illustrators, and occasionally with co-authors, London has produced literally dozens of books. Most have appeared under his name, but some have come out under a pseudonym, which still remains a secret.He has published over forty books and has earned recognitions from organizations like the National Science Teachers Association.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-K-Froggy has had so many experiences over the years: he has baked a cake, marched in a band, played soccer, and been on a sleepover. In this new adventure, he gets a pet. His mom suggests a bunny or some mice, but Froggy wants what all kids want, a dog. Froggy learns that having a puppy can be a lot of work that sometimes involves a pooper-scooper, but also rewarding when he wakes up to puppy kisses. John McDonough's humorous narration keeps the listener laughing in all the right places. He delivers with fitting silliness the familiar, "FRROOOGGYY," as well as the usual embarrassment that leaves Froggy "more red in the face than green." This new installment in a much loved series will please Froggy fans everywhere and create some new ones. - Terri Norstrom, Cook Memorial Public Library District, Libertyville, IL (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Froggy's mom agrees to let him have a pet, and after a little convincing, Froggy leaves the animal shelter with a dog. Froggy says he understands the responsibilities of taking care of a dog, but training a dog is harder than he thought. Child-friendly illustrations and a slew of quirky sound effects make this relatable story a great read-aloud. (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Froggy returns for another minor adventure in his well-documented life with this 23rd outing. This time, Froggy wants to get a dog. His mother reluctantly agrees to the idea of a pet, though she thinks a dog would be too messy. After breakfast, Froggy, his mother and baby sister Pollywogilina set off together for the animal shelter, where they examine different kinds of pets. His mother suggests a bunny, white mice or even a baby alligator. But Froggy craves a canine companion, and he falls in love with a gray dog with "sweet chocolate brown eyes" that even his mother finds irresistible. They take the dog home, and as Froggy learns how to care for Doggy, he discovers that supervising a bouncy dog is not as easy as he first thought. The text is not particularly funny, offering a couple of stale setups with a pooper-scooper, as well as an episode in which Doggy drags out Mom's pink underpants in front of Froggy's friend Frogilina. Cheery illustrations in watercolor and pencil do their best to add to the humor with amusing expressions on the characters' faces and jaunty poses that capture Froggy's confident personality. Die-hard Froggy fans may enjoy his latest small adventure, but this doesn't offer anything new in the crowded let's-get-a-dog pack. (Picture book. 3-7)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Froggy knows what he wants and it's NOT a bunny, an alligator, or mice! In this twenty-third book about the beloved amphibian, London delivers a quickly moving episode centered on a desire that's near and dear to most children a dog. The familiar onomatopoeic words are ever present, as are the elongated ones: FRROOGGYY! Dog training is Mom's top priority, and Froggy learns quickly that gaining obedience from a dog is not quickly accomplished. Even a loving pet can produce some embarrassing moments. Peppy illustrations capture Froggy with his new pup, as well as his disdain for the dreaded pooper-scooper. This one won't disappoint his loyal fans.--Edmundson, Martha Copyright 2014 Booklist