All Formats & Editions

Jerry Muskrat looked over the Smiling Pool. Almost at once he saw Grandfather Frog fast asleep on his big green lily-pad. Jerry slipped down into the water and swam over to the big green lily-pad of Grandfather Frog. Then he hit the water a smart blow with... Read Full Overview

Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog tumbles haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and carelessness. 6 illustrations.

The Adventures Of Grandfather Frog is a children's book written by Thornton Waldo Burgess and first published in 1920. The book tells the story of Grandfather Frog, a wise old amphibian who lives in the Smiling Pool with his friends and family. The plot follows Grandfather Frog... Read Full Overview

Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog tumbles haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and carelessness. 6 illustrations.

Billy Mink ran around the edge of the Smiling Pool and turned down by the Laughing Brook. His eyes twinkled with mischief, and he hurried as only Billy can. As he passed Jerry Muskrat's house, Jerry saw him.

The Adventures of Grandfather Frog is a children's book written by Thornton Waldo Burgess and first published in 1920. The book follows the adventures of Grandfather Frog, a wise and adventurous character who lives in the Green Forest. Throughout the book, Grandfather Frog encounters... Read Full Overview