The Pros & Cons of Being a Frog

Written & illustrated by Sue deGennaro

Two shy kids navigate friendship and costumes, discovering acceptance in their differences.

3.5/5 Goodreads · 350 ratings

40 pages· 389 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A boy loves dressing up, but his friend's dog disapproves. Camille suggests a frog costume, sparking a journey of creativity and patience. As they navigate costume dilemmas, the boy learns the true essence of friendship—embracing differences. Will their bond withstand the challenges of costume choices and patience? Discover how acceptance and understanding can transform a simple costume into a symbol of true friendship.

From the publisher

“This celebration of differences displays great respect for readers’ intelligence and yields more with each reading. –Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Two shy kids discover the power of friendship in this charming picture book that celebrates being different. A boy likes to dress as a cat, but his best friend’s dog objects. What will he dress as now? A giraffe? A fox? A shark? When his best friend, Camille, suggests a frog, they work together to make the frog costume…until Camille runs out of patience. So the boy makes a list of the pros and cons of being a frog: Pros: 1. My friend Camille gave me the idea 2. I’m less likely to be chased by a dog 3. Being in a frog costume makes me feel brave Cons: 1. Not everyone loves wearing a frog costume as much as me 2. If you start getting bossy about your frog costume then your friend will get up and leave 3. A frog is NOT a solitary creature so it is no fun for a frog if his friend gets up and leaves Luckily, he won’t have to choose, because true friendship means accepting each other’s differences: he can be himself and have his friend Camille.

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