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The Wide-Mouthed Frog

The Wide-Mouthed Frog

by Michael Terry (Illustrator), Michael Terry (Illustrator), Iain Smyth (Author)

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    Hardcover 2009

    $6.92
Synopsis

A wide-mouthed frog cheerily asks all the animals what they would like to eat - until he comes across a rather sinister crocodile with a very specific taste in frogs ...This book, with a clever cut-through and surprise final spread, is based on the classic joke of the wide-mouthed frog - but it works whether you know the joke or not! It is sure to amuse all young children.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 12
 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 19 Oct 2009
ISBN 10: 1408804964
ISBN 13: 9781408804964
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
 Book Overview: The clever novelty element will keep all children entertained and delighted Illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Michael Terry create wonderfully funny and characterful animal images Based on the well-known joke, but you don't have to know the joke to enjoy the book!

Media Reviews
'It's a classic story but my four year old roared with laughter in this brilliantly designed book that gives the final twist added visual impact' Angels & Urchins 'A fabulous adaptation of the classic wide-mouthed frog joke. We defy you not to laugh out loud!' Creative Steps 'Short and funny ... the text fits well with the humour of Michael Terry's boldly characterized illustrations, which are very well done and fit the unusual construction of this book perfectly' Books for Keeps 'This book, with a clever cut-through and surprise final spread, will delight and amuse all young children' Primary Times
Author Bio
The Wide-Mouthed Frog is Iain Smyth's first book for Bloomsbury. Iain works as a paper engineer and designer. He lives in Bristol. Michael Terry is renowned for his animal illustrations. The Selfish Crocodile, his first picture book, has become a classic, selling over 390,000 copies. Since then he has gone on to illustrate several bestselling animal picture books for Bloomsbury, including Little Hotchpotch, Rhino's Horns, The Sulky Vulture, The Gossipy Parrot and his new Captain Wag series. Michael lives in Hythe, Kent.