The Hour of the Frog

by Tim Wynne-Jones

A little girl hears the nighttime noises of a frog getting a snack in her kitchen and makes up her mind to confront him.

Genres: Picture Books

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Tim Wynne-Jones (born 12 August 1948) is an English–Canadian author of children's literature, including picture books and novels for children and young adults, novels for adults, radio dramas, songs for the CBC/Jim Henson production Fraggle Rock, as well as a children's musical and an opera libretto.

Awards:
Arthur Ellis Award
◊ Best Juvenile (2001): The Boy in the Burning House
Edgar Award
◊ Best Young Adult (2002): The Boy in the Burning House

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

a wonderful read-aloud with excellent illustrations. I liked the font they used, it fit.

"The smell of pickle juice floats up in the air and through my open door.

[Cws]

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