The Frog in the Well

By Alvin Tresselt, Roger Duvoisin (Illustrator)

Part of the New York Review Children's Collection series

A frog's world changes when his well runs dry, leading him to discover a vast, unknown world.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A frog's life at the bottom of a well is upended when the water vanishes. Driven by hunger and curiosity, he bravely ventures to the surface, discovering a world filled with trees, flowers, and creatures beyond his imagination. Will he embrace this new world or retreat to the safety of his well? This tale of courage and exploration invites readers to ponder the wonders that lie beyond their own familiar boundaries.

From the publisher

By Caldecott Medal winners Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin, The Frog in the Well is the charming tale of a brave frog who beats his fears and explores the world Once upon a time there was a frog who lived at the bottom of a well. The well was the frog’s whole world, until the day the well ran dry and the bugs began to disappear. What was happening to the world, the frog wondered, and what could he do? The hungry frog decided he must hop to the top of the well to see what he could of the end of the world. Conquering his fear, he peered out, and what did he see? Trees, flowers, meadows, marshes, and all kinds of end-of-the-world creatures! Entranced, the little frog ventured forth to find out more about the world outside his own. Based on a classic Chinese fable, and written and illustrated by the Caldecott-winning Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin, The Frog in the Well is a charming tale of one brave frog and his journey into wisdom.

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