The swamp, also known as frogpond with an e, seems like a perfect place for the roly-poly frog, Gilbert, to spend his days. After all, he has plenty of juicy bugs to eat all day. When he fills his stomach to the bursting point, he can lounge around and sleep the rest of the day away.
When two gourmet cooks show up to Gilbert's swamp, his world is turned upside down. Too huge to outrun the chefs who want to cut him up and squeeze him into sausage, Gilbert must outwit them by convincing them that bugs, not frogs are the latest exotic cuisine.
The frolicking rhymes combined with the whimsical illustrations promise to make children and adults instant fans the lovable and witty Gilbert. The dinner guest you will want to return to your house time and time again, Gilbert's wild antics make time fun. A definite recommended read-a-loud picture book that will make bedtime an all out laugh fest.
Publishing Information:
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers, Inc. (Oct. 1997)
Pages: 32
Ages: 6 and up
ISBN: 1-56145-163-0
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28 comments:
this sounds like it could be a pretty funny book my nieces and nephews would like thanks
I think we would like the pictures as well as the story it sounds good
pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
thank you
The pictures and rhymes would be a hit.
My daughter loves frogs of all kinds. She would also love the charming illustrations!
I think the rhymes would catch my sons attention.
My son's grandpa's name is Gilbert so I think my son will get a kick out of this!
My son would love this book!
My kids love frogs, so I know they would love this book.
the frog character
Definitely the pictures and rhymes
the style of illustration - they'd love it!
I think my son would love it because my son loves frogs!
I think my son will like that he needs to escape from becoming sausage.
Definitely they'd like the gross idea of eating bugs.
I think my child would like that its about frogs and eating bugs.
My kids like animals -- they would like the fact he's a frog.
Frogs
Frog, and the humor. What could they not love about this book? I think my children would enjoy every bit of it. Thanks for the awesome opportunity :)
I think our children will enjoy the humor!
Nancy
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The illustrations are amazing! My kids would love it.
The illustrations by Rose Cowles.
They would like Gilbert's wit as he trys to convince them, a book that makes you laugh is the best bedtime story.
They would like that its frogs, we have a lot that live around here in the summer
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His name is gilbert like their fav uncle
sayjaymc@gmail.com
I read to my kids every night and they both love frogs!!
Nichole2577 at aol dot com
I think my nephew would like that its about frogs and bugs and squeezing him into sausage. lol
We read alot-- so for the four little ones this will be greateven or Kaydnse, she maybe our Princess but her brothers are so good as looking at her as a boy shes in the mud,and trees with them, animals and all animals are there favorites so they would all love this
My son likes frogs and I'm sure he would like this book.