Do You Speak Bog?

Flark:  a long pool of water between two strings, or ridges, of peat.
Hummock:  a small, round, raised mound of peat moss in a bog

Unfortunately, most of us have never had the opportunity to visit a bog, or if you're like me, you most likely don't know much about them...until now.

Big Belching Bog will take your young readers on a fantastic journey through the Eco-system of a bog with its many hidden mysteries.  For example, did you know many species of birds, butterflies and plants call this place home?  Or that the water is so acidic in a bog that only one species of frog (the Wood Frog) can tolerate and flourish in its waters?

Big Belching Bog by Phyllis Root is a wonderful look at a real-life bog.  She has written this tale not only to be educational, but to be fun and mysterious (find out why it belches).  The illustrations by Betsy Bowen are bold and bright and will have your little reader riveted to the pages as the story unfolds.

Check out Big Belching Bog at the University of Minnesota Press or Amazon

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The Careless Frog

We all get a little careless sometimes and in our wake we may do more damage then we even know.

The Careless Frog by Dana L.Perri, part of the Think...Then Jump Series, takes your little one on a journey as Rana the frog causes havoc throughout the forest.  From crushing a red flower to blaming Ferret Brown Bernie, Rana's careless behaviour causes an upheaval.  However, Lulu the bird soon points out Rana's misdeed.  Will Rana learn a valuable lesson?  Can he undo his mistakes?  Find out in, The Careless Frog.

This book is written in rhyme and demonstrates that what we do does matter.  Your children will see that being careless has it's consequences.  The big, bold illustrations by Juan Carlos Casas, fill the pages with colour and simplicity - your child will love it!

Check out The Careless Frog and Dana's other books at; http://www.thinkthenjump.com/

The Grumpy Frog

Are you grumpy in the morning?  Are your kids?  Then I have the perfect book for you.

Rana frog is sleeping peacefully by a big oak tree when suddenly...

"...They whistled and sang, all of nature they woke..."

Startled, Rana frog awoke and was grumpy.  Soon a beautiful bird named Lulu points out Rana's mistake.  However, is it possible that Lulu may learn a lesson as well?  Find out in The Grumpy Frog by Dana L. Perri, part of the Think...Then Jump Series.

This book is a sweet and delightful read.  It demonstrates valuable life-lessons that are sure to stick with your little ones.  The big, bright, bold illustrations are a perfect accompaniment.

The Grumpy Frog is a celebrated winner of the iParenting Media Award, received an Honourable Mention from the New York Book Festival, has received approval and recommendation from The Family Review Center, and most recently was named 2010 Preferred Choice from Creative Child Magazine.

Check out The Grumpy Frog at; http://thinkthenjump.com/

Also available on Amazon