• Age: 6 to 7
• Grade: 1 to 2
• Reading age: 7 to 8

“Frog and his friends Rabbit, Possum, Raccoon and Squirrel tickle funny bones, explore the world, solve problems, and support each other in this trio of stories..." –Kirkus Reviews

In Book 2 of this engaging beginning reader series from acclaimed children's writer Eve Bunting, Frog teaches his friends the value of making new friends when he invites shy Chameleon to his annual fall party, he overcomes embarrassment about his friends seeing him dance in order to spread joy, and he narrowly escapes being turned into a prince by a girl who wants to kiss him by pointing out that it's who we are at heart that is most important.

Eve Bunting was born in a little town in Ireland called Maghera and she was brought up in the tradition of storytelling. Her mother started a library in their house and there were always books available to read. Most were poetry, which Eve loved. She also loved ghost stories and adventure stories; actually stories of all kinds. So she grew up, got married, had three children, and became a storyteller herself.Now Eve lives in California and writes books that tell stories. She has written a lot of books, more than 250, and hopes to write many more. Because storytelling is what she does. And what she loves to do.

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For as long as she can remember, Josée Masse has always spent her free time drawing. Her father was a painter and there are many memories of her spending time with him at his studio. After studying graphic arts in Montreal, she was a graphic designer for 3 years before starting a career in illustration. She enjoys illustrating children's books as much as designing images for magazines and advertising. Josée now lives near Montreal where she spends her creative hours in her workshop.

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• Winner, 2014 California Collection List - Elementary