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Jimmy the Racing Frog
Jimmy wanted to be a race car driver from the time he was a tiny egg in the pond. As a full-grown frog he discovered that living your dreams is sometimes about learning to take what life gives you and use your experience to do something great. In the end he is able to look back on his life with a smile because he never gave up.
- GenresChildrens
36 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2011
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M. Sterling Jones
9 books8 followersI began writing stories as a means of staying connected to my young children while I was deployed with the US Army. One of my greatest rewards is hearing my children get excited about something I've written. It helps me feel closer to them. I look forward the quiet moments before they fall asleep when we share our favorite stories from the day's events or the book shelf sitting against the wall.
We currently live in St. George, Utah.
We currently live in St. George, Utah.
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July 29, 2019
The lessons you learn
I like the lessons you learn in this because it shows that you can't give up and be sad if something doesnt work out.
I like the lessons you learn in this because it shows that you can't give up and be sad if something doesnt work out.
January 14, 2013
"Jimmy the Racing Frog" by M. Sterling Jones is a combination story and educational text. In begins with Jimmy being an egg, and progresses through the various life stages from tadpole to tadpole with legs, to froglet with arms and diminishing tale, to full fledged frog. But Jimmy had a dream: he wanted to be a race car driver! From the time his tale first developed in the egg, Jimmy practiced swimming as hard and fast as he could, to grow stronger and stronger. As a frog, he would race around the pond, and jump over things whenever he could, to continue building his muscles.
Finally the big day came... Jimmy went to the race track and told the owner, a small tree frog, that he wanted to drive race cars. You can imagine his disappointment when the tree frog told him he was too big to fit into the race cars! Jimmy went back to his pond feeling sorry for himself. But a young girl was with the tree frog when Jimmy was told he was too big for the cars. She followed Jimmy to the pond, to tell him about another contest he could enter, where his great size would be an advantage... a jumping contest!
Jimmy goes to the jumping contest and sets a new world record! The girl is so happy for him she gives him a hug, just as the photographer snapped a picture for the newspaper.
This was a cute story. It also had a valuable lesson in it, to wit: you may not always be able to do whatever you want, but there is always something you can do better than anybody else. I'm not saying that quite right, but I think you'll know what I mean; everybody is good at something. I very definitely recommend this book for early readers on up to the reluctant middle grade or older readers.
Finally the big day came... Jimmy went to the race track and told the owner, a small tree frog, that he wanted to drive race cars. You can imagine his disappointment when the tree frog told him he was too big to fit into the race cars! Jimmy went back to his pond feeling sorry for himself. But a young girl was with the tree frog when Jimmy was told he was too big for the cars. She followed Jimmy to the pond, to tell him about another contest he could enter, where his great size would be an advantage... a jumping contest!
Jimmy goes to the jumping contest and sets a new world record! The girl is so happy for him she gives him a hug, just as the photographer snapped a picture for the newspaper.
This was a cute story. It also had a valuable lesson in it, to wit: you may not always be able to do whatever you want, but there is always something you can do better than anybody else. I'm not saying that quite right, but I think you'll know what I mean; everybody is good at something. I very definitely recommend this book for early readers on up to the reluctant middle grade or older readers.
April 2, 2015
Let me begin by saying there are many things that I liked about this book. The message from the protagonist is that in life we do not always achieve what we want most, and that we must be resilient and resourceful in finding more than one avenue to achieve fulfillment and success. I loved the activities, ideas and education section at the end of the book which recaps what the reader should have learned and provides more than one type of outlet to express it. For example, the reader might draw, search the internet, act out, or have a competition with friends using scenes from the book. Teachers, parents and children can use these suggestions.
The book is divided into two parts. In the first section the reader is taken through the stages of a frog's life from egg, tadpole, froglet and adult frog. Simple illustrations accompany the text. The second part of the book switches to Jimmy the frog's attempt to achieve his dream of becoming the best frog race car driver. When the track owner indicates the reason he cannot compete, a bystander who overhears the conversation gives Jimmy another suggestion. Jimmy works hard to put that alternate suggestion into practice, proving to himself there is more than one way to reach your goals.
While the lesson is laudable, the text in the story line is a bit choppy and does not transition smoothly. The illustrations are too small to be clearly seen and the formatting in the kindle version is a bit awkward. That is my reason for not giving the book four stars.
The book is divided into two parts. In the first section the reader is taken through the stages of a frog's life from egg, tadpole, froglet and adult frog. Simple illustrations accompany the text. The second part of the book switches to Jimmy the frog's attempt to achieve his dream of becoming the best frog race car driver. When the track owner indicates the reason he cannot compete, a bystander who overhears the conversation gives Jimmy another suggestion. Jimmy works hard to put that alternate suggestion into practice, proving to himself there is more than one way to reach your goals.
While the lesson is laudable, the text in the story line is a bit choppy and does not transition smoothly. The illustrations are too small to be clearly seen and the formatting in the kindle version is a bit awkward. That is my reason for not giving the book four stars.
April 13, 2016
This book shows people to never give up. This is great education and I think that people like this book. I enjoy it and this frog Jimmy has lots of courage. I hope everybody else loves this book as much as I did!
I chose this rating because Jimmy is a frog who never wants to give up and I like this book a lot. I like how Jimmy didn't just stay in the pond feeling expressed. I like how he tried something new and then accomplished it and set a new world record. I would probably recommend this book to my cousin Avril because she does soccer and I encourage to do her best. I watched one of her games and she won so I hope she keeps trying! Love you Avril your my favorite cousin.
I chose this rating because Jimmy is a frog who never wants to give up and I like this book a lot. I like how Jimmy didn't just stay in the pond feeling expressed. I like how he tried something new and then accomplished it and set a new world record. I would probably recommend this book to my cousin Avril because she does soccer and I encourage to do her best. I watched one of her games and she won so I hope she keeps trying! Love you Avril your my favorite cousin.
March 9, 2017
I read this to my son who instantly responded to the story. He loves Jimmy and his determination. He also loves that the frog it huge, just like him. My son has autism and is big for his age so he really does relate to the frog's story.
January 26, 2012
The book has a good moral and I like the suggested activities at the end, however the author could have better supported the moral in the story.
December 6, 2024
Part tadpole-to-frog development lesson, and part encouragement not to give up on your ambitions - this is a cute story for young children.
March 29, 2012
What happens when you work hard and still your dream doesn't come true?
January 15, 2013
What a great book for boys. It combines nonfiction information, racing, LIFESKILL of Perseverance and entertainment. Both my grandson and I enjoyed this book.
January 3, 2014
Vernard's Review
I like when the frog won and did not give up because he was the best frog in frog jumping
I like when the frog won and did not give up because he was the best frog in frog jumping
February 18, 2015
Great story
This story was great to read to my son because it showed him that you can be anything and never give up no matter what happens
This story was great to read to my son because it showed him that you can be anything and never give up no matter what happens
January 30, 2018
What a great ebook for youngsters to learn about not giving up.
I enjoyed the storyline and illustrations but there were places where the words just seemed to have blended in making it
difficult for some readers to easily read these parts. So, for these reasons I wish to recommend this for four stars and for those ages 5-7 and or in grades 1-5. I received this ebook for free and in return, here’s my honest review. Great Work M. Sterling! By Sunny.
I enjoyed the storyline and illustrations but there were places where the words just seemed to have blended in making it
difficult for some readers to easily read these parts. So, for these reasons I wish to recommend this for four stars and for those ages 5-7 and or in grades 1-5. I received this ebook for free and in return, here’s my honest review. Great Work M. Sterling! By Sunny.
September 17, 2019
Frogs, and more frogs
I chose this rating because it teaches about tadpoles becoming frogs and also taught that whatever you want to accomplish in life, don't let anything get in your way of doing it.
I chose this rating because it teaches about tadpoles becoming frogs and also taught that whatever you want to accomplish in life, don't let anything get in your way of doing it.
March 1, 2019
Quick read
My daughter read this and enjoyed it. She was able to read it while sitting in the doctors office. She enjoyed reading.
My daughter read this and enjoyed it. She was able to read it while sitting in the doctors office. She enjoyed reading.
June 7, 2024
This was super cute, read this to my client.
August 8, 2024
Definitely a great read for an older kid.
April 28, 2020
Go Jimmy Go!!
This is a great fun book. There is an Activities Page in the page. The kindle copy is not positioned to where you can read every word. The words you can read make this a terrific story. To bad about the rest. This is the only reason I can not give it five stars.
Jimmy had 156 brothers. He always wanted to be a race car driver from the start. Every day when he had a tail he would swish it back and forth faster and faster to build up his strength. He couldn't wait to build up his strength and hatch and become a tadpole. Soon he hatched. What did he do? Did he become a race car driver? You get to read/listen to find out. Hoorah!!
This is a great fun book. There is an Activities Page in the page. The kindle copy is not positioned to where you can read every word. The words you can read make this a terrific story. To bad about the rest. This is the only reason I can not give it five stars.
Jimmy had 156 brothers. He always wanted to be a race car driver from the start. Every day when he had a tail he would swish it back and forth faster and faster to build up his strength. He couldn't wait to build up his strength and hatch and become a tadpole. Soon he hatched. What did he do? Did he become a race car driver? You get to read/listen to find out. Hoorah!!
March 21, 2016
It was the most stupid books I have ever read. I wish this stupid book was never invented.
This book sucks it is the worst I will never read it again. I hope the readers that read this agree with me. It sucks
This book sucks it is the worst I will never read it again. I hope the readers that read this agree with me. It sucks
September 10, 2016
Couldn't even read
The font was so small it was impossible to read. My daughter and I were so excited to get into it but finally gave up because even with the pop-up of the text, we needed binoculars which we didn't have.
The font was so small it was impossible to read. My daughter and I were so excited to get into it but finally gave up because even with the pop-up of the text, we needed binoculars which we didn't have.
January 17, 2013
The storyline was strange and a bit difficult to follow.
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