Finklehopper Frog Cheers

by Brian Lies and Irene Livingston

Book Overview

Finklehopper Frog worries that the local bullies might make fun of his favourite hat at the town picnic. Should Finklehopper stay home and avoid the confrontation altogether? Meanwhile his pal Ruby... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582461384
• ISBN13: 9781582461380
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Tricycle Press
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.9" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Zesty verse, zany artwork

This cheer-full picture book takes place on the day of a fabulous town picnic that Finklehopper and his friend, Ruby Rabbit, attend together. Initial insecurities threaten to put a damper on the day, but the two friends help each other rise above their doubts. First, Finklehopper fears the town bullies, but Ruby easily routes the loudmouths with her quick retorts. Then Ruby spots her competition the big hopping race and is afraid to run--until Finklehopper convinces her to do her best. Jaunty verse begs to be read aloud, adding joy to the unsubtle message about facing your fears. Young listeners will lustily chant along: "Finklehopper, Finklehopper, Finklehopper Frog!" What makes the book irresistible is the amazing artwork. The text may tell us that everyone is a winner, but the art shows us. Vibrant acrylic paintings filled with exuberant energy offer delicious surprises and smile-sparking details on every page. Search for that squirrel on stilts, the goldfish at the racetrack, and the pennant-bearing snail, just for starters. And don't miss the special cutouts on Fink's pork-pie hat. This combination of zesty verse and zany art makes Finklehopper Frog Cheers an unforgettable picture book for kids 3 to 8.

A new Finklehopper adventure

The way to win is just to face up to your fears, and do your very best. That's the message of this sequel to Irene Livingston's delightful Finklehopper Frog. The lively rhythms, endearing animal characters, child-friendly language and gorgeous full colour illustrations by Brian Lies should make this latest Finklehopper adventure an instant favourite with the read-aloud-to set.

Good lesson and really fun to read!

My son and I both like this story. He's 18 months old so I have to read it to him and I really enjoy reading it. The poetic style is fun and easy to read. It has a really good lesson. It's okay if you don't win all the time. And the artwork is great! It's really detailed and realistic looking. My son likes to point to all the characters. Very pleasent to look at. Buy this book! You'll love it!

Cheers for Finklehopper

This is such a fun book to read. Finklehopper Frog and Finklehopper Frog Cheers have great messages of inclusion and doing what is right. The illustrations are fantastic. Bright, vibrant and include small details that make you really examine each page to take it all in. This is a great book.

Great message Great read

Finklehopper Frog has a terrific sense of style! In a time in which my 2 and 4 year old girls are bombarded with images of princesses, its great to read about "real" characters with real feelings. Finklehopper and his friend Ruby are willing to try the very things that frighten them. They take a risk that doesn't pay off in the usual sense (she loses the race) but pays off big in the lesson learned sense. This is a really cute story with several terrific messsages! I love to read the witty, poetic lines outloud to my children. My girls have replaced Barbie with a new favorite!