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The Littlest Frog, a Passover tale about Pharaoh and one of the plagues, will ring just right for its target audience, ages 3 to 6. Sylvia Rouss sets her story in simple verse - and a good one it is, about a cowardly frog who conquers the mighty Egyptian ruler in spite of himself. "But the littlest frog was very afraid. He hid under the bed and that's where he stayed." This is the refrain, but at the end, it is that same little frog who scares the Pharaoh into hiding the bed and, eventually, letting the people of Israel go free. Holly Hannon's brilliantly colored illustrations are a delight, as is the whole book. "The Littlest Frog" is the first in a series of Pitspopany Press "littlest" books, designed to make the point that size is not necessarily what determines success. Little or not, it should make a big hit with the kids. Suzanne Weiss |
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A little frog watches as Pharaoh refuses to free the Jewish slaves as demanded by Moses. Even after being warned, Pharaoh stands his ground. Then the plague hits - his palace is overtaken by frogs. There are frogs in his bed, in his bath, in the kitchen and throughout the palace. But the little frog stays hidden under Pharaoh's bed, watching and waiting. As Pharaoh progressively removes all the frogs, the littlest one stays quiet. Only when there aren't any frogs left does the little frog come forth. Then it is Pharaoh's turn to hide. A perfect story for Passover, this picture book will appeal to young children with its easy-to-remember rhymes. Joan Kurtz |
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A fast-paced, funny rhyming tale, The Littlest Frog offers a wild and woolly description of Pharaoh's personal experience with the plague of frogs. From the moment he woke up, Pharaoh is confronted by zillions of pesky, quirky, croaking frogs. Except, that is, for The Littlest Frog. He watched the Jewish slaves work, heard Pharaoh refuse to free them and is "…very afraid. He hid under the bed and that's where he stayed." Finally Pharaoh thinks he has gotten rid of every frog in the palace and takes a nap. That's when the Littlest Frog hops into action, with role reversal laugh-aloud results. Sylvia Rouss's delightful tale is enhanced by Holly Hannon's boldly colored, outlandish illustrations. A sparkling book for your youngest crowd! Deanna Silverman |
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