Froggy Learns To Swim
Summary:
Froggy is spending his summer learning to swim with his parents. In the process, he needs to overcome some of his fears about being in the water.
Reader Enjoyment Factors:
This is a nice story, with simple artwork. It is well done.
Content Awareness Factors:
None.
Little Kid Reaction
They like yelling "F-R-O-G-G-Y-Y-Y!!!" at the appropriate points in the book.
Parent Reaction
Useful for late spring, when swimming season is just around the corner and kids need encouragement to get ready.
Type of Book:
This is a story that may encourage reluctant swimmers to take the leap.
This is a story that may encourage reluctant swimmers to take the leap.
Educational Themes:
This is a book about learning to swim. Froggy's reluctance and fear of water may be a way to open other discussions (e.g., try, try again).
Reading Level:
2.0
2.0
Recommended Age To Read By Yourself:
7 to 9
7 to 9
Recommended Age To Read Together:
4 to 8
4 to 8
Age of child:
Read with children ages 3 and 6 years old.
Read with children ages 3 and 6 years old.
Purchase Recommendation:
Buy.
Buy.
Title | Froggy Learns to Swim |
Author | Jonathan London |
Publisher | Puffin Books, a Penguin Random House Company © 1997 |
Illustrators | Frank Remkiewicz |
ISBN | 0140553126 |
Material | Hard Cover |
Genres | Sports |
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