Ask Me If I'm A Frog
Written by Ann Milton - Illustrated by Jill Chambers
Published by Stemmer House ISBN 0-8805-140-8 (Grades K-4)
Ask Me If I'm A Frog was selected to be included on:
THE JOHN BURROUGHS 1998 LIST OF NATURE BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
Publisher's Weekly ****
Ask Me If I'm A Frog is recommended for grades K-4, but older students would also find it interesting and informative. Milton is constantly comparing the anatomy and behavior of the frog to that of a little girl and indirectly to the reader/listener. By comparing, children learn much about the differences and similarities between them and this special, unique creature. There are lots of opportunities to act out and respond. The illustrations by Jill Chambers help to make this book a must when studying frogs and pond life. SS
Holy Cross School Omaha, NE
Ask Me If I'm A Frog is a charming and informative book and is extremely well written.,,,the students will enjoy this book for many years.
McDaid School North Platte, NE
We read the story Ask Me If I'm A Frog. It was absolutely delightful and a wonderful way to learn about frogs. Ms. Jennifer Hershberger and McDaid Third Graders
New Books For Missouri Students 1999
The colorful book compares a frog's anatomy and habits with those of a small child, and it discusses how important all creatures are to the environment.
Children's Book Review service, Inc.
Stick out your tongue. Is it long and stick? If you had a tongue like a frog, it would be. Ann Milton uses questions and explanations to compare frog anatomy and habits to those of a child. The text asks the child to imagine him/herself a frog and then explains the differences and similarities between frogs and children. The text is informative and entertaining. The beautiful, rich illustrations enhance the text. SLW
Mary Catherine Marquette, the author's mother
WOW! Isn't this the greatest!
Leah Parris, the author's niece
The book is wonderful and very educating. All three of my kids took it and shared it with their classes. Drew's teacher is going to buy it for a friend who likes frogs and Ryan's science teacher is going to buy two copies for home and the classroom.
Appraisal, Science Books for Young People
The information in this attractive book is detailed and accurate. The format, a question and answer dialogue which encourages the reader to compare himself or herself with a frog, feature by feature, is engaging. It encourages the reader to consider how the characteristics of a frog are adaptations to its environment by imagining his or her own ability to function in that environment.
Ann Milton
1005 North Dewey
North Platte, NE 69101
308-532-5185
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Born in North Platte, Nebraska, Ann has lived in Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Alaska, Washington, Arizona and Oregon. She has returned to live in Nebraska where she is enjoying writing and being with her mother, Mary Catherine Marquette, who will be ninety on her next birthday.
Ann likes dogs, her own especially, hiking, reading, writing and movies. She particularly enjoys hearing from children who like her book and answers all their letters.
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