Froggy's Day with Dad

Froggy

by Jonathan London, Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator)

It’s Father’s Day at last, and Froggy is so-o-o excited. "We’re going to play golf!" he tells his dad. Oh no. Dad says Froggy’s too little for golf. "But you’re just the right size to play miniature golf!" he explains. At the fun park, Froggy discovers mini golf is fun—especially once he figures out how to face the right way. With his beginner’s luck, Froggy makes a hole in one! But his next shot hits his dad on the head— bonk! —and that’s only the beginning. All ends well, though, when Froggy presents his dad with a special coffee mug he decorated in To the Best Dad I Ever Had!

Genres: Picture Books, Family, Childrens, Animals, Fiction, Humor, Storytime

32 pages, Paperback

First published April 12, 2004

About the author

Jonathan London is the author of several celebrated children's books. His commitment to honoring the wonders of the natural world has been lauded by readers and critics alike. He is the author of more than 70 children's books, many of which are about nature. He's also the author of the popular Froggy series. He lives in Graton, California with his wife and two sons.

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Froggy plans a special day with his dad for Father's Day. Breakfast in bed... a trip to the amusement park, and even some mini-golf. While there are some foibles along the way, it all turns out perfectly when Froggy presents his special gift at the end of their adventures. Neo liked this, since it was about a little frog and his dad, feeling that WE should be playing mini-golf too, as long as no one gets hurt.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sooo adorable! I just smiled my way through this little charmer. I just love how the day progresses, from Froggy trying hard to make a delicious breakfast (hey, as Daddy says, the eggshells in the scrambled eggs do add a nice crunch, haha!) to their mini-golf game (I LOVE the expression on the dad's face when Froggy makes a hole-in-one!) and it's great for read aloud with all the Flop-flop-flop and other sounds you get to make :-)

[Abigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

The ranine hero of Jonathan London and Frank Remkiewicz' long-running picture-book series sets out to give his dad a Father's Day he will never forget in this amusing tale - and does he ever succeed! Gourmet breakfast-in-bed, complete with crunchy egg-shell-laden eggs; plenty of fun and games at the amusement park, including a number of mishaps involving objects landing on Dad's hapless head and feet; and a return home, where a special gift is waiting - what could be better? In the end, nothing could be better, because, although this frog might be prone to accidents, he also is part of a truly loving father-son relationship.

Chosen as one of our June selections, in The Picture-Book Club to which I belong, where our theme this month is "fathers," Froggy's Day With Dad is only the second Froggy book I have read, after picking up the initial entry in the series, Froggy Gets Dressed , last June. I found it fun and engaging, with a humorous storyline that will keep young readers entertained, and bright, colorful artwork that will hold their attention. I can definitely see this one being a story-hour winner, especially around Father's Day!

[Nic · Rating 5 out of 5]

I definitely appreciate book series for younger kids! Once you find one that the kids like, not only is it easy to get them excited about more books featuring the same characters, but you know that the length, vocabulary level, and complexity will likely be similar, so all the books in the series might be a good match. Bonus when there's a book in the series that deals with something topical for you, whether it's an upcoming holiday or a dentist's appointment or whatever.

Anyway, all that's about series books/characters in general, but the froggy books are really fun! I think our kids will get the humor better when they're a little older, but they enjoy them now, and I enjoy reading them.

[Shawn Deal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Froggy is a great character that children can relate to.
He has to do things he doesn't want and does want and makes the common mistakes kids will make in funny ways. Extremely relatable for children. They all love Froggy. The illustrations are fun and bright and really pull out the action and funny parts of the tale. In this story froggy plans all of Father's Day for his dad.

[Everett Earles · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book reminded me of how much I love spending time with my dad! I hope he calls out of work tomorrow.

[Randie D. Camp, M.S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have always been a huge fan of frogs. I am not sure why, especially since I consider most slimy things gross but I love frogs. Sadly, this love does not transfer over to the Froggy books. I have come across a few while teaching in a 2nd, grade class and I might have purchased one or two as the $1 choice of a scholastic book order but I do not care for the books. However, I am able to appreciate that the series is popular with children and the books contain a high concentration of sight words, which makes them great for younger readers.

In this particular book, it is Father’s Day, so Froggy spends the day with his dad. Froggy cooks him breakfast, they ride bumper boats, go to the batter’s cage, and play miniature golf. The facial expressions of the dad as they proceed through the wild antics of the day are somewhat amusing but the illustrations are not detailed and lack depth. I did not care much for this book but my almost-six-year-old LOVED it! He enjoyed all of the onomatopoeias (splat, zap, thump, etc.) that were scattered throughout the book. I think this particular feature is appealing to young readers because “sound” words are easy and fun to read.

I would have given this book two stars but because my son requested to read it twice at bedtime, I am going to give it three stars :-).

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

Froggy's Day With Dad (Froggy) by Jonathan London, illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz follows Froggy as he attempts to give his Dad a great Father's day experience.

Remkiewicz's colorful, humorous illustrations match well with the story and the action. I laughed at the fly pattern on Froggy's blanket! My favorite images are cooking eggs, getting dressed, addressing the ball, and finding golf balls.

Although Froggy's Day does not go exactly as planned, it ends well. There's a lot of onomatopoeia used, which children should enjoy saying. The slap-stick antics should appeal to many, although it gets old for me after awhile. Froggy's Father is one of the most patient Dad's ever! This will be enjoyed by many, and should make an amusing read-aloud, especially for Father's Day. Froggy Gets Dressed is still my all-time Froggy favorite. 3.5 star rating.

For ages 3 ro 6, Father's Day, fathers, sons, frogs, families, putt-putt golf, family, read-aloud, onomatopoeia, and fans of Froggy, Jonathan London, and Frank Remkiewicz.

[June · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have never been a big fan of Froggy and Froggy's Day With Dad didn't change that. I don't mind sound effects, they usually are a hit in story time, however, slapstick humor was never my forte. I prefer humor where someone isn't hurt. However, I know that this is a popular series and popular topics.

[Blakeley Norris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a book on the holiday Father's Day. This son got up in the morning and made his dad breakfast; he made a mess of course, but the dad enjoyed his breakfast. It was also a good book for just father-son activitites and would be good to read if students are hosting a father-son night at the school.

[Jodi Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story about a frog who wants to plan a great day with his dad, but nothing goes as planned. A great way to begin father's day and discuss events. Students could also count how many times things go wrong.

[Julia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Froggy is a character with a fun personality and always means well. However, Froggy is still young and often makes mistakes, which the author often turns into humor. In this book, Froggy has a special day planned for his dad for Father's Day. Froggy cooks his dad breakfast in bed and offers to take his dad golfing. Froggy ends up getting distracted along the way and of course makes mistakes, but once again, always means well. The main character in this book is Froggy. The only other two characters who talk in this entire book are Froggy's parents. Froggy's parents are pretty understanding when Froggy makes a mistake, but they usually make sure to give him reminders, often starting in the form of "FROGGYYYYY...." and Froggy always responding "WHATTTT??". The illustrator of this book, Frank Remkiewicz, uses a watercolor medium with tracings in black crayon, and often uses double page spreads. This free flowing medium and lack of borders really adds to the free flowing and childlike personality of Froggy. I like this book because it always makes me laugh when I'm reading this book with kids. I don't necessarily love the book however, because it seems slightly repetitive, both in style and plot throughout the series. I would use this book in a kindergarten or first grade classroom to talk about Father's Day and potentially help students come up with ideas of something nice they can do for their dad on Father's Day.

[Samantha Ocampo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have always really liked to read this story ever since I was little, because of how fun the different scenes are and everything they experience on their day together. Everything throughout the story has a lot of sound effects that go along with the pages. From extending their names to one another to the sounds the author makes through his words, there are so many fun things to say. Along with this, the illustrations are simplistic but create enough imagery through looking at the pictures and reading the sounds that go along with the movements. The illustrator also tends to stick with the same colors throughout the story but use them on each page different. For example, when they are inside the pages are warm tones but have Froggy in cool tones to have him stand out and vice versa for when they are outside. I found that very interesting as well to see how the author emphasizes where the characters are throughout the story. This is a funny read for children as there is a lot of sound affects throughout the story of Froggy and his dad.

[Brianna N]

Summary: A frog named froggy is happy because its fathers day. He is prepared to make it the best day ever for his dad. It starts out a great day but then things take a turn for the worst. You will find out the rest when you read it.

Analysis: I really like this book because I use to read it with my dad. This book is really good for making things seem like they could happen. This book is very entertaining and exciting.

Use this in the classroom: I could use this in the classroom to show that even if things go bad things can be turned around and turn out to be good like in this book. This can also be to teach what not to do and pay attention to your surroundings.

[Melissa Namba · Rating 4 out of 5]

a cute story that subtly addresses the fact that father's day is often more about the kids than it is about the father. froggy's poor father kind of takes a beating from having his breakfast dropped (twice) to getting hit in the head. kids will enjoy this, but might miss how the day is about them more than their fathers.

[Sarah Tarr]

The beloved Froggy spends his dad with his father. A good story that parents and their children will love as well as relate to. Spending the day with a parent can be fun and entertaining for the child but parents may experience other emotions. in this sweet story, Froggy get the chance to spend the whole day with his father- enjoying various activities with his dad.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was Father's Day and Froggy was excited to take his dad golfing and to give him a special gift he'd made for him. After doing some other things, they finally got to play mini golf. Froggy got off to a rough start but his father had it rougher playing with Froggy. The gift Froggy gave his dad is really cute. Funny story.

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

So funny. Froggy really needs to get it together.

[Aiden and Jack · Rating 3 out of 5]

GRL: L
DRA: 20

[Relyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

The froggy books are always a hit with first and second graders. This one is no exception.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Froggy and his spoiling his dad for father's day complete with breakfast, a golf outing and a present. How will the day go? True Froggy heart and complications. Preschool and up

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book

[Leah G · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has cute illustrations. It’s an ok story.

[Madison Sickels · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a good Father's Day book for young kids. It follows Froggy's day with his dad on his Father's Day adventure.

[Sean Harding · Rating 3 out of 5]

Froggy spends the day with his father and manages to scone in the noggin with an errant golf ball.
All the normal phrases are there.

[Amber Leasher · Rating 3 out of 5]

My son Lost interest a little

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Froggy spends Father's Day with his dad; 2 copies available

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fairly typical story in the Froggy series by Jonathan London and Frank Remkiewicz. Froggy celebrates Father's Day in a typical Froggy kind of way, making food, playing games and, of course, getting more red in the face than green at one point. It's a sweet story to read with children on Father's Day and he inspired our girls to make their daddy breakfast on his special day, too.

This story was selected as one of the books for the June 2012 - Fathers reads at the Picture-Book Club in the Children's Books Group here at Goodreads.

[Gabrielle]

It's father's day, and all young boys look up to their fathers and so do girls.The excitement is really building up for froggy. Froggy is so excited to spend the day with his dad and he wants to go golfing. His dad tells him he can't because he's not the right size, so they go mini golfing. When they get there, Froggy starts to actually like mini golfing..well once he gets the hang of it. He get a hole in one, and just like any kid, he got so happy and excited. Then of course, nothing goes as planned..Froggy hits his dad on the head, and everything goes crazy. I think this is a fun, and engaging book, that all kids will love. It's funny, relate able, and an easy read. This is a good book to do around Father's Day, and you can do an activity to go along. It's a great book.

[Olivia Bailey · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a great book to read around Fathers day or before school ends. Students do need to appreciate parents and caregivers because they are important people of motivation. The book could lead to making a craft or writing a story about fathers or a caregiver.

Also this book talks about onomatopoeia (word sounds). The series are good for teaching the students what these words are. Also students could practice by making up their own words for the situation.