Excuse Me!

by Lisa Kopelke

Frog has a problem. Burping makes him happy, but all the other frogs think it's disgusting. When he finds a town where everyone loves to burp, he finally realizes that the other frogs may have been right after all. This comedy of bad manners will have children laughing out loud. And they will discover, like Frog, that a little manners can go a long way. Lisa Kopelke's lively text and witty illustrations showcase Frog and his overly gassy friends. Burp! Excuse me!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2003

Reviews

[Melki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kids who love gross things will probably dig this tale of burping frogs. (Too much Budweiser, I presume . . . )

[Krista the Krazy Kataloguer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, I guess the point of this story is that you should say "Excuse me" after you burp. There was something lacking in this story-- can't put my finger on it.

[Graham · Rating 3 out of 5]

I learned that your friends don't really like to hear you burping all of the time!

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny, weird, and a little bit rude, Frog learns that his constant belching is offending the other critters around him.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as it could be, but a decent read aloud for a manners themed story time.

[Aneesa · Rating 3 out of 5]

We learned... something.

[Addison Children's Services · Rating 5 out of 5]

A frog who loves to burp learns that others do not enjoy burping as he does, but soon he learns the value of good manners.

A humorous story to help children learn that bad manners can be funny, but good manners will help them so much more.

[Kalynne]

Preschool Storytime
Attendees: 45
Date: 5.01.23
Theme: Frogs

Introduction and announcements: My Hands say hello

Book one: Finklehopper Frog by Irene Livingston

Song/rhyme/game one: Little Green Frog
Glub, Glub went the little green frog one day!
Glub, glub went the little green!
Glub, glub went the little green frog one day!
And the frog went Glub, Glub, Glub!

BUT!
We all know frogs go,
Lahdeedahdeedah!
Lahdeedahdeedah!
Lahdeedahdeedah!
We all know frogs go,
Lahdeedahdeedah!
They don’t go Glub, Glub, Glub!

Book two: Red-Eyed Tree Frog by Joy Cowley

Song/rhyme/game two: I know a chicken by Laurie Beckner

Book three: Excuse Me! By Lisa Kopelke

Song/ rhyme/ game three: Wag your tail by super simple songs

Activity: https://www.printablee.com/postpic/20...




Date: 03.07.25
Attendees: 73
Theme: Manners
Introduction and announcements: My Thumbs are Starting to Wiggle

Book one: Perfectly Polite Penguins by Georgiana Deutsch

Song/rhyme/game one: Cover Your Mouth (hickory dickory dock)

Book two: Excuse Me! By Lisa Kopelke

Song/rhyme/game two: Dance, Freeze, Melt by Mr. Eric and Mr. Michael

Book three: The Bad Seed by Jory John

Song/ rhyme/ game three: Thank You action rhyme

ASL: Thank you, please, excuse me, sorry

Activity: Thank You cards

[Misbah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Frog eats a lot and burps. It's silly but I little kids would enjoy it.

[Meghan Hunt · Rating 3 out of 5]

This would be a really fun book to include in a "Yucky" storytime.

It's the story about a frog that likes to burp. When he is little, everyone thinks it is cute that he burps. As he gets older and starts to burp even more, the people around him get annoyed and banish him from their town. He moves to another town when the frogs burp all day every day without ever saying "excuse me". He then becomes disgusted with how extremely burpy they all are and sneaks back to his home town for the annual "Frog Jam". His cover gets blown, but he finally learns to say "Excuse Me!" after he burps and everyone admits how much they missed him. They allow him to stay.

[Randie D. Camp, M.S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frog loves eating and burping. His friends are embarrassed, even disgusted by his constant loud burping. When the town sends Frog up the river, he stumble upon a town where everyone burps freely. At first, he fits in but eventually he starts to miss his home. He decides to go back, will his town accept him?

Very funny book with humorous illustrations to match. My son giggled throughout the entire book!

[Solana Watson (Kirchner) · Rating 2 out of 5]

I bought this book thinking that my 8 year old would enjoy it, and that it had a good lesson by saying "Excuse me" when needed, he unfortunately did not enjoy and actually told me that he did not want me to read it again, ever.

I thought it wasn't that bad of a book, and that it had a good message but I guess as an 8 year old, he thought otherwise. Maybe I'll see if my 6 year old likes it, if not, my rating will stay at 2 stars.

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ah, the art of the belch...and learning when and where it is appropriate as long as its is followed by "Excuse me". Not my favorite topic since belching has always made me cringe and wretch with or without the excuse. However, I can see how the book could be used as a teaching tool in attempt to curb ill mannered kindergarteners.

[SARAH · Rating 3 out of 5]

Genevieve would have given this one four stars. I just have a problem with the fact that the lesson is: burping is quality and quantity is just fine as long as you say excuse me. I politely disagree.

[Cana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mommy says: Kids loved it.

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

A delightfully, disgusting frog.

[Sharonneika · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is just there to me because it basically sells the idea that it is okay to burp openly but at the same time it teaches matters by letting children know to say excuse me afterward.

[Jaime Taggart · Rating 2 out of 5]

Now, I am a burper, but I thought this would teach manners. Which it did not. My kids did not like it and there was no real moral to the whole thing. Not very impressive.

[Carole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun lesson on manners!

[Shelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book. I love frogs and burping so this was a nice little read to my son.

[Debra Millan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a very high fun factor and is perfect for reading aloud. This is a great way to begin teaching children the importance of manners.

[Kevin Wright · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really fun to read aloud to a class full of kids and get them burping with abandon before turning them back over to the teacher.

[Inara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A silly story that Inara enjoyed burping along to.