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Froggy — by Jonathan London

Froggy Series in Order: 33 books

  • Froggy Gets Dressed

    Froggy wants to play outside—but isn’t he forgetting something?When Froggy wakes up to see snow outside his window, he can’t wait to hop and frolic. But going out means putting on a scarf, a hat, a coat . . . so many things to remem...

  • Let's Go, Froggy!

    "Zap! Zip! Zoop! Froggy's back! Spring is finally here, and Froggy can't wait to go on a bike trip with his dad. But first he needs to find his bicycle helmet, butterfly net, and trading cards -- will Froggy get on the road before sunset? Wit...

  • Froggy Learns to Swim

    Zzzziiiinnngggg splash! Everyone's favorite frog learns to swim! Frogs are supposed to be great swimmers. "Not me!" says Froggy, who's afraid of the water. But with a little encouragement, some practice, and the help of a silly song ...

  • Froggy Goes to School

    Froggy's mother knows that everyone's nervous on the first day of school. "Not me!" says Froggy, and together they leapfrog to the bus stop -- flop flop flop. Froggy's exuberant antics, complete with sound effects, will delight his many fans and reas...

  • Froggy's First Kiss

    Does Froggy have a girlfriend? He can't even think straight when she's around. When Frogilina smiles at him through the monkey bars, Froggy falls smack on his head-bonk! So with Valentine's Day just a week away, Froggy gets busy making an extra-spec...

  • Froggy Bakes a Cake

    It's Froggy's mother's birthday, and Froggy wants to bake her birthday cake all by himself. He gathers the chocolate, the sugar, the eggs, the flour, and pretty soon, Froggy has all the ingredients he needs to make -- a big mess! Jonathan London and ...

  • Froggy Goes to Bed

    It's time for bed! Not if Froggy has his way! Even after a long day of playing, Froggy's still not tired. His bath is ready, but first Froggy has to find his boat. And where are his pajamas? And how did his toothbrush get into the cookie jar? Oh, Frr...

  • Froggy Plays Soccer

    It's the day of the big game, and Froggy is ready. His soccer team is playing the Wild Things for the City Cup. All Froggy has to do is remember the rule: "Head it! Boot it! Knee it! Shoot it! BUT DON'T USE YOUR HANDS!" But Froggy's busy doing cartwh...

  • Froggy Eats Out

    It's a special occasion, so Froggy and his parents are going to eat dinner in a fancy restaurant. When they arrive at the restaurant, Froggy's mom has a few rules for him: "Be neat, be quiet, and don't put your feet on the table." But it's so hard fo...



  • Froggy's Halloween

    Froggy tries to find just the right costume for Halloween and although his trick-or-treating does not go as he had planned, he manages to enjoy himself anyway. Children have enjoyed the misadventures of trouble-prone Froggy in more than twenty books....

  • Froggy's Best Christmas

    Froggy has never celebrated Christmas; usually he's taking his long winter's nap. But not this year! Froggy's best friend, Max the beaver, wakes him up to join the fun. Soon, Froggy's gotten into the swing of things: finding a tree, wrapping presents...

  • Froggy Goes to the Doctor

    Froggy is going to the doctor for a checkup, and he's feeling a little nervous. "What if the doctor wants to give me a shot?" he thinks. He worries as he dresses and then he can't sit still in the waiting room. Finally, it's time to go in and change ...

  • Froggy's Baby Sister

    Froggy's parents are expecting a new baby, and Froggy is hoping for a brother. So when his parents introduce him to Pollywogilina, his new baby sister, Froggy is disappointed. Not only is she a girl, but Polly is too little to do anything! Froggy isn...

  • Froggy's Day with Dad

    It's Father's Day at last, and Froggy is so-o-o excited. "We're going to play golf!" he tells his dad. Oh no. Dad says Froggy's too little for golf. "But you're just the right size to play miniature golf!" he explains. At the fun park, Froggy discove...

  • Froggy Plays in the Band

    Here comes Froggy's marching band, led by the one and only Frogilina.  Froggy and his pals are sure they can win the big prize in the Apple Blossom Parade, even though they haven't been playing together very long.  They just need to remembe...

  • Froggy's Sleepover

    Froggy is sleeping over at Max's house for the first time! He packs his sleeping bag, his pillow, his pajamas, and even his toothbrush. Now, he's ready to flop flop flop off to Max's house. But then Froggy decides it would be a good idea to go back t...

  • Froggy Rides a Bike

    Froggy just got his very first bike, and it's exactly what he wanted. Almost. Finishing touches like a bell and a horn have to be added before Froggy is ready to ride. Then, surrounded by cheering friends, Froggy starts to pedal. Oops! He falls off. ...

  • Froggy Plays T-ball

    It's the first day of T-ball and Froggy can't wait. In his dreams he's hitting home runs and waving to the cheering crowd. But things never go quite right for Froggy. After he bonks his pal Max on the head with his bat, throws himself out at first ba...

  • Froggy Goes to Camp

    Froggy's off to camp! He packs a lot into one week: archery lessons, food fights, and scary stories around the campfire. But only Froggy could also manage to lose his trunks during swim class and overturn his kayak with the camp director in it. Frogg...



  • Froggy's Best Babysitter

    Froggy's parents are going out for the night and they've left him with a brand-new babysitter! Froggy tries to help out by feeding his little sister and taking a bath on his own, but only Froggy could create havoc in the kitchen and turn bath time in...

  • Froggy Builds a Tree House

    When Froggy and his pals decide to build a tree house (with lots of help from Dad), their plans don't include inviting Frogilina to hang out there for pizza parties. "Boys only!" says Froggy. But things don't go as planned for lovable but trouble-pro...

  • Froggy Goes to Hawaii

    The bestselling Froggy is back in another adventure! This time he's off to sunny Hawaii, where his trip, of course, doesn't go quite as planned. From surfing and swimming to learning how to dance the hula, this lovable frog brings trouble wherever he...

  • Froggy's Worst Playdate

    A play date with a girl? Froggy is horrified! What will his friends say? But when Dad bribes him with the promise of a movie outing, Froggy has to agree, even if he won't sit next to Frogilina. She might try to kiss him. EEWW! This could be the worst...

  • Froggy Builds a Treehouse

    Froggy and his friends are building a treehouse-with a lot of help from Dad. Their plans don't include Frogilina though, "Boys Only!" says Froggy. But in the end, it's Frogilina who saves the day and joins the treehouse gang. Lovable Froggy returns ...

  • Froggy Gets a Doggy

    A pet! Mom has agreed: Froggy can have a pet. Off to the pet store they go. Mom would prefer a bunny or some mice, but Froggy and his little sister, Pollywogilina, have their hearts set on a doggy. And when Froggy sees the little dog with big...

  • Froggy Is the Best

    Froggy hops into the Penguin Young Readers program! Froggy isn't the best at everything (like soccer or swimming), but he knows he has to be the best at something. Kids will love learning to read with one of their favorite characters, Froggy!...

  • Froggy's Birthday Wish

    It's Froggy's birthday -- but no one has remembered. His parents don't seem to realize it's his special day, and none of his friends are at home to wish him a happy birthday. Will Froggy celebrate his birthday all alone? Has everyone really fo...

  • Froggy Goes to the Library

    Froggy loves the library! When Froggy and Mom and Pollywogilina set out for the library, Froggy brings a wheelbarrow to hold all the books he plans to borrow. There are so many to choose from: Dinosaur books! Books about Space Frog! Froggy is so exci...

  • Froggy Goes to Grandma's

    Froggy has a ball visiting Grandma When Froggy and his family go to visit Grandma, they look forward to all kinds of fun: a baseball game, a trip to the amusement park, a visit to the museum to see the Frogga Lisa. But best of all is cooking wi...



  • Froggy's Lemonade Stand

    Froggy has a lemonade stand, but he's done it his way! Froggy has great plans for all the money he's going to make from his lemonade stand. But there's a problem: he was so thirsty that he drank all the lemonade. Luckily lovable Froggy has lots of...

  • Froggy Picks a Pumpkin

    Froggy and friends enjoy a back-to-school ritual: a trip to the pumpkin patch. Froggy can't wait to pick a pumpkin. He plans to carve a jack-o'-lantern and make a pumpkin pie. Prizes are given for the biggest, smallest, and prettiest pumpk...

  • Froggy Builds a Snowman

    Froggy has a rollicking good time at his first Winter Carnival! It's Winter Carnival day, and Froggy can't wait to build a snowman. But school principal Mr. Mugwort says there is a lot to do first. Skating! Sledding! A snow fort! Finally i...

  • Froggy For President

    Froggy is running for class president--and his opponent is Frogilina! Froggy is running for president---class president, that is---but so is Frogilina! Wearing a long, presidential-style tie, Froggy presents his platform, which includes ten snack ...

Series Premise

The core premise is simple and consistent: Froggy, an energetic young frog, dives into ordinary childhood activities—getting dressed, going to school, learning to swim, playing sports, celebrating holidays, making friends, or helping around the house—with great enthusiasm and a tendency to do things the “Froggy way” (which usually means messily, loudly, or incorrectly at first). Each book begins with Froggy facing a new challenge or excitement, often encouraged (or gently corrected) by his patient mother. Froggy’s attempts lead to funny mistakes, slapstick chaos, and inevitable success—usually after a bit of trial and error.

The pattern is comforting and repetitive:
- Froggy wakes up excited about something (school, a game, a holiday).
- He rushes in with big ideas and zero patience.
- Chaos ensues (clothes on backward, splashing everyone, forgetting rules).
- Mom (or a friend) helps him slow down or try again.
- Froggy succeeds, learns a small lesson, and ends the day happy.

The premise celebrates curiosity, resilience, and the joy of trying—even when things go wrong. The books introduce very young children to concepts like cooperation, empathy, and community in a way that feels natural and joyful.



Froggy Series Characters

Froggy: The star—a small, green frog with big round eyes, boundless energy, and zero impulse control. He is curious, enthusiastic, and always ready to try something new (usually the wrong way first). His catchphrases—“Flop flop flop!” and “Yes, Mom”—are instantly recognizable. Froggy is lovable because he’s imperfect: he forgets rules, makes messes, gets embarrassed, but always tries again with a cheerful heart.



- Mom (Mrs. Frog): Froggy’s patient, loving mother—calm, practical, and endlessly tolerant. She gently corrects Froggy, offers advice, and provides unconditional support. Her repeated “Froggy!” calls are a running gag.



- Pollywog (Polly): Froggy’s little sister—a tiny tadpole who appears in some books, adding sibling sweetness.



- Friends: A rotating cast of animal classmates and neighbors:

- Max (a bulldog, often a rival or friend).

- Other frogs, ducks, rabbits, turtles, and forest creatures who join Froggy’s adventures.

Setting of the Froggy Series

The series is set in a bright, timeless, idealized countryside world—never given a specific location, but clearly a rural or suburban area with ponds, meadows, trees, and simple houses. Froggy lives in a cozy little house near a pond, surrounded by other animal families (ducks, turtles, rabbits, etc.). The setting is deliberately generic and universal—no technology, no cars, no real-world specificity—just nature, seasons, and the outdoors.



Key recurring locations include:

- Froggy’s pond-side home (bedroom, kitchen, backyard).

- The pond itself (for swimming, fishing, ice-skating).

- School (a little red schoolhouse for animals).

- Sports fields, playgrounds, and community spaces.

- Seasonal backdrops: snowy winters, blooming springs, sunny summers, colorful autumns.



The illustrations are vivid and expressive—bright greens and blues, soft edges, smiling animals, and lots of movement. The world feels safe, sunny, and full of possibility—exactly the kind of place a young child imagines when thinking of “outside.”

Tone & Themes of the Froggy Series

The tone is cheerful, playful, silly, and endlessly reassuring—pure picture-book comfort with lots of giggles. The stories are upbeat and optimistic, with no real danger, conflict, or negativity. Problems are small and solvable (stuck in mud, a traffic jam, a birthday surprise), and resolutions are always positive and communal.

The language is rhythmic, repetitive, and interactive—perfect for read-alouds and encouraging kids to join in (“Froggy flop flop flop!”). The repetition (same friendly phrases, same helpful pattern) provides comfort and predictability, which young children love. Humor is broad and physical—slapstick tumbles, goofy sounds, and exaggerated facial expressions in the illustrations. The tone never wavers from positivity: everyone is kind, everyone helps, and everyone ends up happy. It’s the literary equivalent of a warm hug—calming, joyful, and full of love.

Froggy: The star—a small, green frog with big round eyes, boundless energy, and zero impulse control. He is curious, enthusiastic, and always ready to try something new (usually the wrong way first). His catchphrases—“Flop flop flop!” and “Yes, Mom”—are instantly recognizable. Froggy is lovable because he’s imperfect: he forgets rules, makes messes, gets embarrassed, but always tries again with a cheerful heart.

- Mom (Mrs. Frog): Froggy’s patient, loving mother—calm, practical, and endlessly tolerant. She gently corrects Froggy, offers advice, and provides unconditional support. Her repeated “Froggy!” calls are a running gag.

- Pollywog (Polly): Froggy’s little sister—a tiny tadpole who appears in some books, adding sibling sweetness.

- Friends: A rotating cast of animal classmates and neighbors:
- Max (a bulldog, often a rival or friend).
- Other frogs, ducks, rabbits, turtles, and forest creatures who join Froggy’s adventures.



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