Fribbity Ribbit!

by Suzanne C. Johnson

Book Overview

A frog goes from the backyard into the house and causes havoc in every room. With engaging sound effects, rhythmic text, and just the right amount of repetition, this is a fantastic family read-aloud.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375811990
• ISBN13: 9780375811999
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Fribbity Ribbit: Upbeat and fun

Lively text and delightful illustrations combine to make Fribbity Ribbit! a joy for children in the 3 to 7 year age range. The simple story follows the journey of a cheeky frog as it hops from room to room in the home of an extended family. Everyone it encounters is jarred from their activity as the frog makes its presence known, until the entire house ultimately is in turmoil over the irrepressible intruder. The author has great fun with the story's refrain, "fribbity ribbit," altering it to fit each new encounter. As the frog invades the sister's bath, the refrain becomes, "Fribbity-splish! Ribbity-splash!" In one of the most charming scenes, the mother's art studio, the frog lands in the paint: "Fribbity-green! Fribbity-orange! Ribbity-red, white, and blue!" before leaving its imprint on the easel and leaping off to its next destination. This fun with nonsense words is a highlight of the book. The light-hearted text by Suzanne C. Johnson and humorous illustrations by Debbie Tilley complement each other beautifully. The entire story is simple, upbeat and fun. My 3 year old grandson and 8 year old granddaughter loved it.

Appreciate the fun of joining in on sound effects

Fribbity Ribbit!, Debbie Tilley's entertaining easy reader picturebook tells of a frog on the loose, which turns a family head to heals as they try to capture him. Parents will appreciate the fun of joining in on sound effects in this very easy story.