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The Toad from Outer Space
FIZZY FROG SWAMP was a beautiful location A croaking wonderland for rest and relaxation Every local frog possessing cold blood Considered it a paradise of insects and mud An uneventful life was all that they desired The swamp provided everything that they required If there was food, then nothing else mattered But the peace of their home was about to be shattered…
33 pages, Paperback
Published August 13, 2020
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About the author
Faiz Kermani
33 books71 followersIn his free time, Faiz loves writing funny children's books, especially frog-themed ones (frog-friendly fiction).
These include My Alien Penfriend, Golbo the Spider's Amazing Vacuum Cleaner Adventure, The Frog Who Loved Mathematics, The Frog in the Skyscraper, The Frog Who Was Blue and The Toad Who Loved Tea.
His books have won awards in the US and UK and have been translated into French, German, Spanish and Russian. He is involved in various literacy projects with schools and is always happy to hear from anyone on ideas for educational collaborations.
These include My Alien Penfriend, Golbo the Spider's Amazing Vacuum Cleaner Adventure, The Frog Who Loved Mathematics, The Frog in the Skyscraper, The Frog Who Was Blue and The Toad Who Loved Tea.
His books have won awards in the US and UK and have been translated into French, German, Spanish and Russian. He is involved in various literacy projects with schools and is always happy to hear from anyone on ideas for educational collaborations.
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January 19, 2021
Snotbubble (a name that elicited many giggles) was forced to leave his home as it had become overrun with pollution and human waste. He makes a rocket from refuse left in the lake. Crash landing in Fizzy Frog Swamp a quiet, unpolluted haven he spins a story to the frogs that he is an alien from outer space. Mudball is suspicious about Snotbubble’s story and does some investigating. He is soon found out to be lying and decides to come clean and tell the truth. When they hear his story of how the lake was polluted and all the inhabitants had to leave, they tell him they must all stick together and he can stay.
I really enjoy Faiz Kermani’s children’s books! They have messages of acceptance, anti-bullying, being different, honesty and being your best self. I love the use of frogs and toads in these wonderful tales featuring anthropomorphism and are a fun way to introduce meaningful, related topics.
The Toad from Outer Space is a story of acceptance and honesty with themes of displacement and conservation. This picture storybook is told in verse and the story moves along smoothly with a good cadence and wonderful imagery.
Each page of text is accompanied by a full page colour plate giving the story an extra lift in imagery. The text also has a visual effect with colour, size and font change to express noise, movement, colour and atmosphere.
I really enjoy Faiz Kermani’s children’s books! They have messages of acceptance, anti-bullying, being different, honesty and being your best self. I love the use of frogs and toads in these wonderful tales featuring anthropomorphism and are a fun way to introduce meaningful, related topics.
The Toad from Outer Space is a story of acceptance and honesty with themes of displacement and conservation. This picture storybook is told in verse and the story moves along smoothly with a good cadence and wonderful imagery.
Each page of text is accompanied by a full page colour plate giving the story an extra lift in imagery. The text also has a visual effect with colour, size and font change to express noise, movement, colour and atmosphere.
August 21, 2020
I was sent this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Snotbubble the alien toad has crash-landed on Fizzy Frog Swamp, much to every frogs amazement as the frogs there don't tend to get visitors, let alone ones from outer space.
At first, Snotbubble is an interesting distraction from their peaceful lives. They are quite taken with his spacesuit and the look of his craft, even though it is in a state of near disrepair. It is Mudball, one of the more shrewd frogs thinks there is something strange about Snotbubble's story of a crash landing on their swamp.
Faiz does a lovely job of making Snotbubble a likeable character. He's adventurous, daring and in need of a change from what he is used to. Fizzy Frog Swamp is unlike any place he has ever seen, which leads to what the story is really about. The ecological issues that come with pollution, the toxic waste at Snotbubble's lake caused enough problems for his friends and needed to know if other areas were the same.
Like The Frog who was Blue, this story is all written in rhyming poetry in a similar vein to Dr Seuss. I found it fun and would be perfect for young children to read; in fact, I could imagine teachers across the country reading this story out to their class!
Snotbubble the alien toad has crash-landed on Fizzy Frog Swamp, much to every frogs amazement as the frogs there don't tend to get visitors, let alone ones from outer space.
At first, Snotbubble is an interesting distraction from their peaceful lives. They are quite taken with his spacesuit and the look of his craft, even though it is in a state of near disrepair. It is Mudball, one of the more shrewd frogs thinks there is something strange about Snotbubble's story of a crash landing on their swamp.
Faiz does a lovely job of making Snotbubble a likeable character. He's adventurous, daring and in need of a change from what he is used to. Fizzy Frog Swamp is unlike any place he has ever seen, which leads to what the story is really about. The ecological issues that come with pollution, the toxic waste at Snotbubble's lake caused enough problems for his friends and needed to know if other areas were the same.
Like The Frog who was Blue, this story is all written in rhyming poetry in a similar vein to Dr Seuss. I found it fun and would be perfect for young children to read; in fact, I could imagine teachers across the country reading this story out to their class!
June 15, 2022
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: The Toad from Outer Space
Author: Faiz Kermani, ill. by Korey Scott
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 17
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 8/10
Content: 9/10
Cover: 4/5
Of the 17 readers:
17 would read another book by this author.
15 thought the cover was good or excellent.
17 felt it was easy to follow.
17 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 8 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 3 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
Of all the readers, 6 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
16 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
17 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“I loved all the frogs. They looked very sweet. The toad was a bit naughty which I also liked. I don´t think the frogs were too clever. This is a funny book which I loved reading.” Boy, aged 7
“I loved the pics the best in this book. I thought they were very bright and very, very colourful. I think the writer is good too as the story was interesting and I wanted to know what would happen at the end.” Girl, aged 7
“I think this author should write lots and lots of books. It was clever how the toad tricked all the frogs. The ending was good too.” Boy, aged 8
“A thoroughly enjoyable picture book with a cleverly plotted story and filled with sweet looking frogs! The children in my class followed it no problem at all, and they all seemed to like the story and how naughty/clever the toad was.” Primary school teacher, aged 55
To Sum It Up:
‘A cleverly plotted story filled with fun, colourful illustrations. A FINALIST and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: The Toad from Outer Space
Author: Faiz Kermani, ill. by Korey Scott
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 17
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 8/10
Content: 9/10
Cover: 4/5
Of the 17 readers:
17 would read another book by this author.
15 thought the cover was good or excellent.
17 felt it was easy to follow.
17 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 8 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 3 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
Of all the readers, 6 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
16 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
17 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“I loved all the frogs. They looked very sweet. The toad was a bit naughty which I also liked. I don´t think the frogs were too clever. This is a funny book which I loved reading.” Boy, aged 7
“I loved the pics the best in this book. I thought they were very bright and very, very colourful. I think the writer is good too as the story was interesting and I wanted to know what would happen at the end.” Girl, aged 7
“I think this author should write lots and lots of books. It was clever how the toad tricked all the frogs. The ending was good too.” Boy, aged 8
“A thoroughly enjoyable picture book with a cleverly plotted story and filled with sweet looking frogs! The children in my class followed it no problem at all, and they all seemed to like the story and how naughty/clever the toad was.” Primary school teacher, aged 55
To Sum It Up:
‘A cleverly plotted story filled with fun, colourful illustrations. A FINALIST and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
January 26, 2021
I read this enjoyable book today and found it among my favorites by the author. (I think I like The Toad Who Loved Tea the best) This is a story told in rhyme about the "toad-ily technological, historical space flight" of a toad named Snotbubble. His craft crashes into Fizzy Frog Swamp and makes a real impression on the locals.
I was fortunate to meet the author of this little book and hear him speak at the 2018 Bookcrossing Anniversay Convention in Bordeaux, France. I am always excited when I have a chance to read another of his delightful books.
I was fortunate to meet the author of this little book and hear him speak at the 2018 Bookcrossing Anniversay Convention in Bordeaux, France. I am always excited when I have a chance to read another of his delightful books.
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