A Frog in the Bog - by Karma Wilson

About the Book

From the bestselling author of "Bear Snores On" comes this hilariously illustrated story that teaches young readers the concept of counting from one to five and back again. Full color.

Book Synopsis

There's a small, hungry frog sitting on the log in the middle of the bog.
He flicks ONE tick off of a stick.
He sees TWO fleas in the reeds.
He spies THREE flies buzzing in the skies.
The frog is feeling pretty fine, but then...
the log in the middle of the bog starts to rise....
What a surprise!

Review Quotes

"The tautly told tale, dramatic surprise, and appropriate comeuppance for the protagonist will delight young listeners."

-- "Horn Book Guide"

"This imaginative counting book will keep children laughing...."

-- "School Library Journal"

"Wilson's blend of early learning concepts, humor, and wordplay make for a jaunty read-aloud."

-- "Publishers Weekly", starred review

"Wilson's bouncy, humorous verses mesh well with Rankin's cartoonlike, watercolor illustrations, which fairly teem with visual asides."

-- "Booklist"

About the Author

Karma Wilson is the bestselling author of several picture books, including the Bear Books series; Where Is Home, Little Pip?; and A Dog Named Doug. Karma lives in Montana.

Joan Rankin has illustrated more than twenty-five books for children. She received the South African HAUM Dann Retief Prize for Children's Book Illustration in 1986 and the Katrina Harris Award for Children's Book Illustration in 1991. Books she has illustrated include A Frog in the Bog by Karma Wilson and Off to First Grade by Louise Borden. She lives with her husband and three daughters in Johannesburg, South Africa.