Frogs: Their Wonderful Wisdom, Follies and Foibles, Mysterious Powers, Strange Encounters, Private Lives, Symbolism and Meaning

by Gerald Donaldson

Frogs is a festive gathering of these merry, leaping, frolicking creatures from all over the world. Musical, magical and messenger frog skip, hop and jump for joy in this collection of stories and poems, folklore and fact about our amphibious friends.Here, in a charming and amusing array, are tales of the amazing powers and peculiar habits of frogs. Included is the history of strange encounters between gods, kings, men and frogs, as well as intimate details of the personal lives of frogs. Selections from the sundry fields of science, history, literature, art, agriculture and advertising pay tribute to the many talented members of the frog family.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

Besides being an avid and devoted frogophile, Gerald Donaldson is co-author of The Exercise Book, and The Book of Days and author of The Walking Book.

Reviews

[Billy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A stunning masterclass

[Artie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Visually stunning and fascinating.

[Claire Q · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rounded up from 3.5 stars - utterly bizarre but also kind of charming.