Leap Frog

Neon Animals Picture Books

by Jane Clarke, Britta Teckentrup (Illustrator)

All the strange noises in the jungle are making little Felix Frog just a tiny bit jumpy. It’s time to find Felix a safe place to sleep... and someone special to settle him down for bedtime.

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime, Animals, Childrens, Nature

30 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2019

About the author

See also pseudonym Hayley Daze.

Jane was born 17 December 1954 and brought up in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. From 1972 to 1975 Jane attend the University of Birmingham where she earned a combined Bachelor of Arts with honours in archaeology and history. In 1981 she completed a PhD in archaeology from University College London.

On 5 November 1977 Jane married Chemical Engineer Martin Clarke, whose work took them to Mexico, Brazil, the United States, Wales and the Netherlands. Together they raised two sons, Andrew and Robert (both born in Wales).

During her doctoral studies Jane lectured at University College London (1978–79). Thereafter she lectured at University College Cardiff in Wales part time (1981–83), and also taught history at Bryn Hafren School in Barry, Wales (1979–83). After Jane moved with her family to the Netherlands (Koewacht), she began working part time as a librarian at the Antwerp International School. It was during this time when she started her career as a children’s author.

Jane’s husband, Martin, died of a heart attack in Antwerp, Belgium on 20 December 2001. In June 2005, Jane moved from the Netherlands back to Kent (near Deal) in England where she now lives.

Aside from writing children’s books, Jane spends a significant amount of time inspiring children to read and write. She frequently visits schools throughout the UK and Europe to do so.

Jane Clarke is a team writer on three different popular series. Dinosaur Cove (series created by Working Partners Ltd. and published by Oxford University Press), Puddle the naughtiest puppy (series created by Working Partners Ltd. and published by Ladybird Books Ltd.) and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home (created by Random House Children's Books and published by Red Fox.)

Jane has also done support work for various charitable organisations including Ellenor Lions Children’s Hospice, Institute of Cancer Research (The Clapham Grand), Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and READ (promotes reading in Africa).

Reviews

[Mehsi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Een OK prentenboek over een kleine boomkikker genaamd Bas die van elk klein geluid bang is ook al is dat wat het geluid maakt niet eng. Zoals een schildpad of een kevertje. Ik had eigenlijk ook graag willen zien dat Bas wat meer lef zou krijgen met elke herhaling, maar hij blijft tot het einde bang.
De illustraties waren erg mooi, zoals al verwacht van Britta Teckentrup.
Oh, en er waren ook wat interactieve dingen (zoals een slang wegjagen) die ik leuk vond.

[Kirsty · Rating 3 out of 5]

really lovely picture book. A new favourite

[Annamarie Carlson (she, her)]

Tiny Felix Frog is trying to make his way home across the jungle. Along the way, he runs into a variety of rainforest critters whose unique sounds make Felix jump! Help Felix make his way home by counting, bouncing, and repeating phrases before turning each page.

Vivid illustrations with bright colors make this a storytime standout. Turn the animal-sound reveals into a guessing game for preschoolers or kindergarteners, especially if paired with a non-fiction rainforest or jungle animal title.

[Nadina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This could be cute for older kids for a story time (4 and up), but it feels a bit much for younger, unless reading one-on-one (for the family- eg: bedtime story).
The artwork is beautiful. The story is lovely. I like the different fonts/sizes that are used throughout to put emphasis on different parts of the story. I loved the plot and the ending was fabulous. Absolutely would recommend it as a book for others to read.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book! The illustrations are excellent and the story allows kids to continue guessing what will happen next, with a few great interactive components along the way.

Perfect for a frog, jungle, or animal noises storytime. You could even stretch and make this a Father’s Day pick, with Felix’s dad showing up towards the end of the story!

[Terresa Wellborn · Rating 3 out of 5]

An engaging picture book with vibrant colors and a variety of jungle animals: frog, turtle, monkey, snake, woodpecker...and one last animal. What would it be? Read it and see!
(Just wish this book was shorter for my toddler storytimes!)

Themes: frogs
Ages: preK (shorten) - 1st grade
Pub year: 2019

[Freddie D · Rating 3 out of 5]

An adorable book that allows plenty of opportunity to engage the young reader, with finding, pointing, counting and guessing. The colourful pictures are lovely and there is also a lot of onomatopoeia that is both fun to read aloud and to hear.

[Jo Oehrlein · Rating 3 out of 5]

About a tree frog that's down by the pond. The tree frog is easily startled and each new sound (from a different animal) makes it hop away and higher until it's back with its father where it belongs

One gratuitous 2 page spread oriented the wrong way.

[Aolund · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite as great as Firefly Home, this is still a fun, interactive storytime book with vibrant and attractive illustrations that invites young readers along a journey through the forest with Felix the frog.

Themes: Forest/Jungle, Frog, Don't Be Scared!
Age range: 3-5

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This a cute interactive book that would be perfect for a Pre-K or Kindergarten story time. The colors are so vivid and the students will have a great time guessing what animal is coming up next, as well as counting and shouting at the snake to shoo. Loved it!

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interactive, educational, colorful story about a nervous little tree frog, Felix, who needs to find his way through the jungle. Can you help him? I love all of Britta Teckentrup's books, and this one doesn't disappoint! A great book for your next read-aloud!

[E · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nope, just nope.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Readers help Felix, a lost young frog, find his way home.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adored Neon Leon, and this book did NOT disappoint!

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love the bright green color of the frog, asks the reader to participate in the fogs adventures, has some factual stuff but its fiction and the frog is personified.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Felix the tree frog has many dangerous animals to worry about in the jungle. He knows he can leap away from them and hop up into a good night's rest.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations steal the show in this part seek-and-find picture book romp through the jungle.

[Hollie Huntington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great books to keep kids interested in my interaction

[Mrs Heet -Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book to read aloud and keep the kid's attention. Bright and colorful illustrations help.

[DiAnne Warfield · Rating 3 out of 5]

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