One Frog Can Make a Difference: Kermit's Guide to Life in the '90s

by Robert P. Riger, Tom Payne (Illustrator)

Kermit, everyone's favorite froggy philosopher, shares his "green" tips for a healthier and happier future. With each chapter dedicated to one of his specific theories or a learned piece of worldly advice, Kermie tells it like it is in his own inimitable way. Beginning with "A Frog for All Seasons," he spells out his approach to "It's all kinds of Just don't take yourself too seriously and don't listen to experts (including pigs), and you've pretty much got it." From there he moves on to "Finding the Tadpole Within," "Seven Habits of Highly Effective Frogs," "I'm Okay, You're a Pig," and other humorous takeoffs on recent bestselling titles. Excellent, playful illustrations reveal Kermit in various on the set of a talk show, in the river doing a little fly-fishing (where he's actually fishing for flies), and dolled up as the Frogal Gourmet preparing insect appetizers. While many of the clever literary and pop references may be lost on the little ones, it's entertaining enough to give parents a chuckle and increase their pleasure when reading this book aloud over and over and over again. --Colleen Preston

Genres: Humor, Nonfiction, Comedy

Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, simple, easy read. Definitely a time piece for sure, like very 90s, but that’s kind of what makes it fun. There are so many little adorable and randomly moving lines throughout that catch you off guard.

The dedication to Jim Henson on the first page was so sweet, and the last page quoting Rainbow Connection was actually the perfect way to end it. Those two things together just made the whole book feel really full circle.

I obviously wasn’t born in the 90s so yeah, I missed a bunch of references, but it’s still funny and still works. It just feels like a little snapshot of a different time, but in a comforting way.

Overall just a good, light read with way more heart than you’d expect from this book.

[J. Fosbenner · Rating 3 out of 5]

favorite quote:
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"My uncles used to tell us stories of the great pioneer frogs, how they crossed the country in covered wagons, how they used to have to hop twenty miles each day from the swamp to school, how chocolate-covered worms used to cost only a penny at the local store. But I was always too busy practicing my banjo and dreaming of breaking into show business to pay too much attention."
- Kermit the Frog (Robert P. Riger), One Frog Can Make A Difference: Kermit's Guide To Life In The 90s (1993) - ch. 18

[Fe · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is clever writing and I think it's witty. Light-hearted and gives you a few chuckles.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Witty commentary from Kermit himself.

[Stella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny. Kermit's review/commentary on popular self-help books from the 1990s.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

:) 🐝🫂

[Dottie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dear Kermit. That green being with my uncle's name. Whose trials and tribulations seem to echo mankind's so closely. It's not easy being green transmutes so readily to it's not easy being "X" or simply it's not easy. Philosophy a la Kermit. Maybe I relate because green was once my very favorite color and remains among my favorites.

[W.B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS BOOK IS HELLA AWESOME!

KERMIT IS THE NICEST SITUATIONALIST ETHICIST YOU WILL EVER MEET WITH A HUMAN'S HAND UP HIS ASS.

FIVE AND A HALF AND 7/8TH MORE STARS.

[Marcela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and fun read.

[T.A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

best self help guide ever!

[Meltha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poor, put-upon Kermie's reaction to Miss Piggy's self-help books. Adorable.