This Rock Is Mine
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| ISBN: 9781682637463 Hardcover $18.99 USA Peachtree Publishing |
My thoughts: Oh my! This book is an absolutely on-point, laughable, relatable, enjoyable, winner! Two frogs/critters each claim different sides of the same rock as their own unique territory. They discover the other is there as well. Then their argument erupts!
As they proclaim in a somewhat-Dr.Seuss-style rollicking rhyme, the nearby woodsy, pondsy critters roll their eyes in startled awe at the battle of the wills.
Then..... a larger than life event occurs that makes the two of them flee in united defense.
The illustrations capture the spirit of the argument and the pond life that witnesses the great standoff. Brightly colored with a bit of all that surrounds a pond, readers will enjoy spotting and perhaps identifying all the witnesses. Great life lesson taught in charming, laughable, relatable, cutesy, picture book that will win hearts. It certainly won my heart.
About the book: Friendship wins the day in this fabulously funny quarrel! Two frogs sit on an ordinary little rock. But . . . uh-oh! Both frogs think it's their rock - and they really don't want to share!
The frogs fight and squabble furiously. But when a hungry heron swoops down, both frogs realise it's time to find another rock . . . together!
Kaye Umansky's brilliantly simple rhyming story shows how two grumpy frogs go from fighting . . . to friendship (with lots of laughter along the way.)
Alice McKinley's hilarious illustrations bring to life every twist and turn of this wonderfully witty little drama.
Written in absolutely perfect rhyme, this story is a joy to read aloud. Every parent and child will identify with these squabbling frogs. An excellent (and very funny) lesson in how to resolve a quarrel! Kaye Umansky is one of the UK's best-loved children's authors. She is a brilliant comic writer, and is the award-winning creator of the bestselling Pongwiffy fiction series. Her superb rhyming picture books have echoes of Dr Seuss.
Alice McKinley's illustrations are full of warmth and humour, and packed with clever details to spot.
DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
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