"The Green Frogs" tells the tale of a mother frog and her two sons, who always do the opposite of which she asks of them. It also deals with the death of mother frog, in a rather unusual way for a children's book, (but necessary for the story). So if you're an uptight adult, you may have a problem with it being a children's book. (The same way that many adults were afraid that children would be adversely affected by Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are", and I have yet to meet a kid that didn't love that book!) If you aren't uptight, then I highly recommend it, whether you have kids or not! The best part of the book are Yumi Heo's illustrations, done in oil and pencil, which are rich in tiny layered details and joyful patterns. I could look at these illustrations for hours, (and I have) and still continue to find something new.
Looks like a fun book
ReplyDeleteOooh, what gorgeous illustrations! Biggest criteria for me in selecting children's books.
ReplyDeleteI'm not uptight, but I am a wuss... I will probably cry when the mommy frog dies :( How sad is that??!
ReplyDeleteI'll try to see if I can view this somewhere. I have many children books in my personal collection.
looks as if I may add this one to the library.
ReplyDeleteHi Victoria. I find it really hard to believe that you ever had a problem using colour! Your work now is so vibrant. I too love illustration, oh how I wish I was talented with a pencil!
ReplyDeleteWhat great illustrations! :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty illustrations and color! I would love to read it! Thanks for the tip! ;)
ReplyDeleteWell I may need to track down a copy of this book because I love green frogs. & cute illustrated green frogs sounds too good to pass up!
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