A Frog Ate My Sandwich!
The Adventures of Walter the Frog Series
What’s inside...
A hilarious tale of a boy who is left astonished and perplexed when a frog eats his sandwich at a picnic. The adventure takes him on a journey where he encounters various strange and funny situations while trying to recover his sandwich. The plot is filled with twists and turns, keeping the readers engaged till the end. This hilarious adventure is full of surprises, life lessons, and most of all, laughter to the very end! Best friends Caden and Nate meet a sneaky frog who secretly hops a ride with them to school! What could possibly go wrong? Everything!! This beautifully illustrated story takes kids on a wild adventure as they try to solve a sandwich mystery, while learning important lessons about friendship, diversity, kindness, and the importance of family. Great for early readers! Here's what just a few parents who purchased the book are 'Fun story and a night time favorite!' 'My daughter asks for this book almost every night! The story is cute, fun and warm. The illustrations are great! Now we want a cute little frog.' Gregory L 'FUNNY!' In my 6 years old son's words 1) I liked how the boy (Nate) tricked him (Caden) 2) I think my friend Connor would like this book Eliza 'Little Boys Love Frogs' This was the cutest book ever!! I bought it to read to my grandson. I forgot how much fun it would be for a little boy to see that cute little frog on the cover. It was just amazing how his his eyes lit up when he saw that frog peaking out from the grass!! He finally settled down enough so that we could read the book together but when we were done all he wanted to do was to go out and find a frog of his own!! He really loves the story and kept asking about Walter's family. I had a lot of explaining to do with that because it's starting to get cold and frogs are few and far between this time of the year. I think we've already read this book at least a half a dozen times if not more. He's put it on his nightstand so it's there when he goes to bed and when he wakes up. I hope there's a sequel so we can see if 'Walter' comes back to visit again. Great job for a first time author!! Amazon Customer 'Cute book!' I ordered 3 copies of this book to give to my great nephews and granddaughter. The books arrived when expected, and in excellent condition. The art work is great - bright colors and fun drawings. This is a fun story that young children will enjoy having read to them. Ages of children these were purchased for range from 2 to 4 yrs. I believe the story would be enjoyed by children up to 8 yrs at least. Amazon Customer 'Fun story celebrating friendships and adventure!' As an elementary art teacher I’m always looking for ways to inspire my students. This story highlights the importance of friendship and community. When we work together to solve life’s problems it makes everything better! I also enjoyed the illustrator’s use of forced perspective and gestural work with the characters. The excitement is seen in each diverse expression. I think kids will connect with this story. Elementary School Teacher Give your little one the gift of laughter, love and important lessons of empathy, fairness, and love of family and family values.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-6
Length
31 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the frog will do next after eating the sandwich?
How do you think the character felt when the frog ate their sandwich?
Why do you think the frog decided to eat the sandwich?
What would you do if a frog ate your sandwich?
Can you think of another funny place a frog might show up?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different characters to make the story come alive.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next in the story to encourage active thinking.
Discuss the feelings of different characters and relate them to personal experiences your child might have had.
Encourage your child to draw a picture of their favorite scene to deepen their connection with the story.
After reading, have a playful conversation about where frogs might appear in your own home and what mischief they could get into.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In the story, the main character learns to take responsibility for their belongings when their sandwich goes missing, leading to the discovery of a frog as the culprit.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking care of their possessions and understanding the importance of being responsible for their actions and items.
Example Lesson: Honesty
Explanation: The child in the book learns to report truthfully about the missing sandwich instead of blaming others without evidence, demonstrating the value of honesty.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to always tell the truth in their daily interactions and to be honest about situations even when it might be easier to lie.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The story showcases the child's journey of investigating the mystery of the eaten sandwich, using clues to solve the problem.
Real-World Application: Children learn to approach challenges logically and with a problem-solving mindset, which they can use in school and other areas of life.
Example Lesson: Acceptance of Unforeseen Outcomes
Explanation: The unexpected twist of a frog as the sandwich thief teaches children to handle surprises and unforeseen outcomes calmly.
Real-World Application: This helps children learn to accept and adapt to unexpected situations in life without frustration.
Example Lesson: Nature and Wildlife Awareness
Explanation: Through the interaction with a frog, the book highlights the importance of understanding and respecting wildlife and nature.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to explore and respect the natural world around them, fostering a sense of environmental stewardship from a young age.