Frog the Dog Books!
"Fresh, funny and educational!"
"Helen's illustrations are quite breathtaking in their simplicity, and
the layout is ideal for reading in class - these books are lovely!"
It's Stickinormous!
Frog the Dog is having a quiet morning with his sticky shapes, but when his friend Ginger Jelly arrives, it's not just the shapes that get stuck up. Just how sticky can a sticky kitten get? He's Stickinormous!
This is a beautiful big shiny book that you will love reading with your children!
It's perfect for bedtime story reading, as well as in class. The binding allows you to open the book quite flat to play the snakes and ladders game properly.
This is a true storybook that uses words children will be familiar with as well as introducing some new vocabulary, so 5 - 8yr olds will be able to read it themselves too.
With simple text on one side accompanied by Helen's clear and colourful illustrations on the other, it's ideal for sharing and is big enough to hold across your laps.
Get stuck in today!
Features:
"Frog Facts" tell children about the bibliographic details in easy language
Clear text uncluttered with pictures on one side, opposite simple cartoon illustrations
Ability to open flat, and be easily shared on a lap, or for reading in class
Accessible for SEN
Playable game printed in back pages
Supported reading ages 3-5yrs, read alone ages 5-8yrs
Helen McGlasson
Sniff and Wag Publishing
ISBN 978-1-905180-07-3
RRP £5.99
Frogshop price £4.00
This book is also be available as MP3 download
More reviews after "It's Frogtastic!" below:
"I have 2 autistic children aged 7 and 2 and am constantly looking for just the sort of books as Frog the Dog's It's Stickinormous!
The book itself is bright, colurful and the drawings are great! They are simplistic enough for a child to be able to copy but there is a lot of other details shown in the pictures to capture and expand the imagination.
The facial expressions are easy to read unlike maybe a more complex illustration. The way the pictures are encapsulated in a bright border also helps in concentration for a child who is not as confident with reading. The format is very easy to read with excellent spacing, (my older child gets lines mixed up when too close!)
The Frog facts are such a good idea and give the child a sense of empowerment, knowing something an adult may not know. These facts also help them in their own story telling.
The little pictures of Obi break up a page of just words with a little fun, but are far enough away from the words as not to distract.
Now to the story - the story is delightful, full of values often lacking in today’s world, patience & sharing are keystones to child development and are brought over in a fun none lecturing way. I also personally as a mum love the fact that tidying up is added to the story, showing responsibility. The story is not long-winded at all it is appropriate for the age group it is written for.
If there were other stories adapted for babies that were less detailed & maybe a board book, I would not hesitate to buy them too for my toddler as a first words & story book. I have bought Stickinormous and would certainly give copies of it as a gift! and fully intend to. Well Done Helen!"
Deborah Lees
It's Frogtastic!
Sturdy digipack that's safe for small hands.
Full colour 8 page booklet with a pic from each story
It's Frogtastic!
All your favourite Frog stories on audio CD, with introduction music, and read for you
by Helen and Frog!
Includes six full length stories: running time 49.09 mins
Frogpop - Frog's own tune!
Frog the Dog's Seaside Stickiness!
Frog the Dog Finds the Paw With A Claw!
Frog the Dog and the Broken Bone!
Frog the Dog Goes Snowboard Overboard!
Frog the Dog's Christmas Crunch!
It's Stickinormous!
Includes Frog the Dog wallpaper in a choice of sizes for your PC/MAc or mp3 player! Clever Frog works out your screen resolution to help you choose the right one for your computer or phone.
Written and read by Helen McGlasson
Published by Sniff and Wag Publishing
ISBN 978-1-905180-06-6
RRP £5.99
Frogshop price £4.00
It's Frogtastic! brings all Frog's stories together in one safe place.
Perfect for quiet listening time, and on journeys.
Pop it into your computer and it turns into a CDRom, to give your Frog the Dog wallpapers for your computer, in a choice of sizes.
There's even one for your MP3 or smart phone!
Individual stories are all available as an MP3 download
Praise for Frog the Dog's books:
"Kids of all ages will love - and learn from - Frog's adventures."
The Sunday Post
"Reading Christmas Crunch! made me feel like I wanted it to snow..."
Chloe, wannabe conservationist.
"There's a little bit of Frog the Dog in all of us"
Michelle Griffiths, mother and teacher.
Some nice things that children have said about Frog the Dog books:
"my dad or mum read me your book every night at bedtime. It's my bestest book ever"
"I think Frog the Dog stories are fantastic!"
"I bought a Frog the Dog Book with some of my birthday money. I think it's funny and cool!"
"I think Frog the Dog stories are brilliant - they couldn't be any better!"
"Frog is the most fun dog I know."
"I think you should make books for juniors." (watch this space! - from Helen)
"Frog books are brilliant!"
Some nice things grown ups have said about It's Stickinormous!:
"This is a great book, the text text is laid out really clearly, and is large enough to read for small chidren. The pictures are so simple and clear too. It's obvious that a great deal of careful thought has gone into the accessibility of this book, particularly for children with special needs." Deborah Lees
"A Frog book is like a delicious lolly, you just don't want it to end! Helen McGlasson knows exactly how children think and feel. She doesn't insult children's intelligence with over-simplistic text and vocabulary"
The Sunday Post
"It's fresh, funny and educational! Frog and Jelly are very different, but both respect and love each other. This story expresses in a graphical and simple way the significance of friendship. I think this book will please everyone, no matter the age."
Sebastian Puig -Soler, Madrid
"I especially like ginger Jelly sssshhakkinnnng the dice! And of course the librarian in me loved the introduction to the parts of the book - very important . A gentle tale with little lessons about kindness and adaptability tucked in."
Sharon Herbert, Library Manager, British Columbia
My three year old niece (the fiercest critic around) sits rooted to the spot from start to finish and then asks for it again, she loves the story!
Caroline, Dundee