Grumpy Frog

Grumpy Frog is not grumpy. He loves green, and he loves to hop, and he loves winning. But what happens when Grumpy Frog doesn't win, or encounters - horror of horrors - a Pink Rabbit? Join Grumpy Frog as he learns about compromise and tolerance, friendship and the power of saying sorry. A hilarious book with a twist in the tail about getting - and getting rid of - the grumps from New York Times best-selling author, Ed Vere.

Freddie the Frog was very green all over his body. He came to be called Frumpy because his body was bumpy, and he always looked like he could look a little neater if he wanted to. Frumpy is another way to say ugly, not so neat, stodgy, or unkempt. Freddies major problem with frumpiness was that he just didnt care about the way he looked. He knew his pond-mates called him names like the Frump or Freaky Freddie. Sometimes, he even tried to think of names to call them, but he just wasnt very good at that sort of thing.

Social norms in our culture oftentimes dictate perfection in the way you look, walk, or talk. Diversity and inclusion initiatives are breaking through a lot of those barriers and revealing that looking, walking, or talking a certain way shouldn't determine an individual's value or worth. Regardless of the age, the pressures to be perfect can dim a bright future and derail an individual's destiny. Prince Major and the Grumpy Frog is a story of an unexpected friendship that inspired both characters to lean on each other for encouragement to face the disappointments and difficulties in life but still survive. Their relationship is based on honesty, truth, and mutual respect, the definition of a true friend. Growing up can be hard. How we think and act as kids is just a part of our development and growth. Our childhood experiences don't determine who you will be as an adult. Good, bad, or indifferent, we each have the responsibility to be good citizens and the best person we can be.

Colorful illustrations and simple rhyming text, The Grumpy Frog story teaches us the value of friendship. This children's book reminds us of the importance of sharing with others.

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