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It's Froggy's first day on the T-ball team, and he couldn't be more excited, with his dad as the coach and his whole family cheering him on. But when Coach Dad tells him to catch some flies out in right field, he takes the advice with his usual gusto--literally! Froggy can't seem to do anything right, but once he starts paying attention, his playing improves. He even hits a home run, and runs all the way--to his house! The perfect introduction to a favorite sport, Froggy Plays T-Ball reminds kids that it's not whether you win or lose--it's how you play the game (without getting bonked on the head!).
Author Notes
Jonathan London was born a "navy-brat" in Brooklyn, New York, and raised on Naval stations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. He received a Masters Degree in Social Sciences but never formally studied literature or creative writing. He began to consider himself a writer about the time he graduated from college. After college he became a dancer in a modern dance company and worked at numerous low-paying jobs as a laborer or counselor. He wrote poems and short stories for adults, earning next to nothing despite being published in many literary magazines. For some 20 years before he penned his first children's book, London was writing poetry and short stories for adults. In the early 1970s, he was reading his poems in San Francisco jazz clubs, and those experiences found their way into his witty children's book Hip Cat, which has been featured on the PBS children's television show Reading Rainbow.
After writing down the tale The Owl Who Became the Moon in 1989, London began to wonder if other people might want to read it. He picked up his kids' copy of Winnie-the-Pooh and saw that the book was published by Dutton, so he casually decided to send his story to them. Surprisingly enough, they wanted to publish him. Working with different illustrators, and occasionally with co-authors, London has produced literally dozens of books. Most have appeared under his name, but some have come out under a pseudonym, which still remains a secret.He has published over forty books and has earned recognitions from organizations like the National Science Teachers Association.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 3-Froggy is back, and he can't wait to play his first game of T-ball, which his dad is coaching. As usual, Froggy's natural exuberance and excitement are infectious, and the whole family flops off to the ballpark. Once there, he displays a lack of coordination and comprehension (misunderstanding the word "home," he runs toward his actual house), but that doesn't get in his way. This story has the familiar (and successful) structure, including italicized sound words ("whack!"). Froggy's mistakes allow youngsters to learn about the game and its rules. In the end, he is successful, and T-ball is a positive experience for him and his family overall. Remkiewicz's illustrations are easily recognizable, but vibrantly colored here with oranges and greens. This sets Froggy's T-ball experience apart from all the rest. Go, Froggy, go!-Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
Spring titles and themes come to the fore, starring favorite characters. It's the first day of the Giants' season, and Froggy's dad is the coach in Froggy Plays T-Ball by Jonathan London, illus. by Frank Remkiewicz. The author has a ball with puns on flies (Froggy eats them rather than catching them) and running for home after he hits a ball out of the park. (Viking, $15.99 32p ages 2-up ISBN 978-0-670-06187-7; Feb.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved