Thursday, November 29, 2012

Gilbert de la frongponde: A Swamp Story by Jennifer Rae Book Review & Givaway


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:

apple blossom said...

this sounds like it could be a pretty funny book my nieces and nephews would like thanks

Anonymous said...

I think we would like the pictures as well as the story it sounds good

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Unknown said...

The pictures and rhymes would be a hit.

Unknown said...

My daughter loves frogs of all kinds. She would also love the charming illustrations!

Unknown said...

I think the rhymes would catch my sons attention.

Vicki Lesage said...

My son's grandpa's name is Gilbert so I think my son will get a kick out of this!

Megan Parsons said...

My son would love this book!

Unknown said...

My kids love frogs, so I know they would love this book.

Nknouse22 said...

the frog character

Hilary said...

Definitely the pictures and rhymes

katie hanson said...

the style of illustration - they'd love it!

8ntiaqt said...

I think my son would love it because my son loves frogs!

Maria K said...

I think my son will like that he needs to escape from becoming sausage.

Unknown said...

Definitely they'd like the gross idea of eating bugs.

Nicole Lancaster said...

I think my child would like that its about frogs and eating bugs.

Domestic Diva said...

My kids like animals -- they would like the fact he's a frog.

MaryAnn said...

Frogs

Haylee Marie Rowe said...

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 :)

Nancy said...

I think our children will enjoy the humor!

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Michelle H said...

The illustrations are amazing! My kids would love it.

Unknown said...

The illustrations by Rose Cowles.

Terri said...

They would like Gilbert's wit as he trys to convince them, a book that makes you laugh is the best bedtime story.

Sunnie said...

They would like that its frogs, we have a lot that live around here in the summer
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Unknown said...

His name is gilbert like their fav uncle

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Nichole Bentley said...

I read to my kids every night and they both love frogs!!
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michelle gilliland mcafee said...

I think my nephew would like that its about frogs and bugs and squeezing him into sausage. lol

Dianna said...

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

Unknown said...

My son likes frogs and I'm sure he would like this book.

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