The Frog Who Wanted to See the Sea

by Guy Billout

Book Overview

A timid frog, a small pond, and a big dream combine to create a modern fairy tale in this reissued edition of The Frog Who Wanted to See the Sea. In simple words and vivid illustrations, French-American author and artist Guy Billout introduces readers to a curious frog named Alice who leaves her comfortable but unchanging surroundings to embark on the adventure of a lifetime--a journey to the sea, the greatest pond of all.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568462670
• ISBN13: 9781568462677
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Creative Editions
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.4" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

Fantastic illustrations

This book is brilliantly illustrated throughout. While the story itself may not be great, it's short enough so you can still enjoy turning through the pages and looking at the illustrations. And if you're reading to your kids, you know it helps if the pictures can hold their attention. My 6 year old son and 4 year old daughter both enjoy reading this book together.

The striking illustrations vividly contrast light, shadow, and perspective in this wondrous tale of

"The New Yorker" illustrator Guy Billout presents his latest children's picturebook, The Frog who Wanted to See the Sea, about a timid little frog named Alice with a grand dream, who dares to venture from her comfortable, humdrum pond in her quest to see the sea for herself. Her journey will lead her to bigger and bigger bodies of water, and introduce her to unusual friends - including the mysterious reflection of the moon. The striking illustrations vividly contrast light, shadow, and perspective in this wondrous tale of discovery.