Ribbiting Tales: Original Stories About Frogs

Frogs? Yes, frogs. At first glance, frogs are green and, well, slimy. But look again — frogs are full of charisma. They’re even full of stories! They just need a little nudge to tell them.

Here are eight of today’s most fanciful writers, each paying homage to our slimy green friends. With whimsical illustrations by Tony DiTerlizzi, Ribbiting Tales is a book for everyone who has ever rooted for the underfrog. Includes original fiction by: Bruce Coville, Robert J. Harris, Brian Jacques, Janet Taylor Lisle, David Lubar, Stephen Menick, Nancy Springer, and Jane Yolen.

Old Jim Croaker jumps over the moon / Robert J. Harris —
Delia Broom and the frog-people of Quicksand Pond / Janet Taylor Lisle —
It came from outer little pond / Brian Jacques —
Green plague / Jane Yolen —
Boy and his frog / David Lubar —
In the Frog King’s court / Bruce Coville —
Polliwog / Stephen Menick —
Ahem / Nancy Springer