{"product_id":"little-frog-and-the-scary-autumn-thing-9781943978014","title":"Little Frog and the Scary Autumn Thing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Rich colors underscore the intensity of Little Frog's feelings...a low-key way of introducing the idea of change, in nature or otherwise.\" - KIRKUS REVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMost things that are scary are just new...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Frog and the Scary Autumn Thing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ehelps families embrace the new and unknown through the story of one little frog learning that change doesn't have to be frightening--especially when families face it together!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's Little Frog's first autumn, and she doesn't like it one bit. It is not the green world she loves so much, but something scarier and ominous, filled with red and gold and yellow. And noise! WHIRRRRR. CHIRRRR. BAROOOOOOM. But encouraged by her Mama, who reminds her that \"Most things that are scary are just new,\" Little Frog bravely sets out into this world. When her courage waivers, she starts to run and soon is lost, miserably lost. She finds her way to Papa Frog, and he shows her what Mama Frog means.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a warm and satisfying ending: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt last, arm in arm, \u003cbr\u003e Little Frog and Papa Frog\u003cbr\u003e happily hopped and danced\u003cbr\u003e all the way home to The Pond\u003cbr\u003e where Mama Frog had made\u003cbr\u003e a fresh shoo-fly pie for dinner, \u003cbr\u003e something all three of them knew well.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis charmer of a story is by multi-award winning author \u003cstrong\u003eJane Yolen\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eOwl Moon\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eHow Do Dinosaurs...?\u003c\/em\u003e books. The wonderful autumn palette and adorable pictures are by newcomer \u003cstrong\u003eEllen Shi\u003c\/strong\u003e, who is not afraid of trying something new herself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the LITTLE FROG Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFear comes in many shapes and sizes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeasons change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamilies change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd change can be a scary thing for a little mind exploring the complicated emotions of facing the unknown. With gentle sweetness, Little Frog makes them laugh and breathe a sigh of relief through life's natural cycles. Little Frog shows young children they can muster up courage in the face of all things strange and new.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a little love, patience, and acceptance, big fears can be turned into bigger discoveries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraise for LITTLE FROG\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Vivid autumn foliage is generally considered to be a thing of beauty, but those unfamiliar colors spell danger to a young frog. Yolen doesn't rush Little Frog's emotional turnaround. Shi's inviting mixed-media landscapes make it clear that the amphibian is never in danger...reasoned reactions to her own nervousness hint at ways readers might tackle their own fears.\" -- PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Yolen\u003c\/strong\u003e has authored more than 365 books including the Caldecott-winning \u003cem\u003eOwl Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling series \u003cem\u003eHow Do Dinosaurs...?\u003c\/em\u003e Jane's books have been translated into over 20 languages and are popular around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEllen Shi\u003c\/strong\u003e grew up in the great state of New Jersey and recently graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design, majoring in Illustration. She loves color, simple shapes, and texture. Ellen is also an avid fan of nature, film, and books. When not drawing or painting, you will probably find her with her nose in a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Persnickety Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50671061434642,"sku":"9781943978014","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7d10dadd-5154-48cd-9a8d-81b8b42cf84e.jpg?v=1733795700","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/little-frog-and-the-scary-autumn-thing-9781943978014","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}