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How Do You Give a Frog Away?

by Dr. Sandy DeYoung and Dr. Patrick Monahan; Illustrated by Bob Bentovoja

38 pages; Saddle stitched; includes CD; illustrated; catalogue #05-2014; ISBN 1-4120-7119-4; US$20.00, C$23.20, EUR16.50, £11.55

"Come ribbit, rhyme and read with me" best describes the whimsical tale of a rambunctious little frog whose adventures serve as a parent guide to beginning reading

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How Do You Give A Frog Away? is a whimsical tale about a youngster who is searching for a new home for her rambunctious little frog. The frog's shenanigans include the expected leaping and frolicing, but this frog can also dance and sing. Throughout the seasons of the year, the frog likes to interfere with games such as football and baseball, and enjoys taking rides on skateboards. After pondering the various aspects of her frog's personality, the little girl decides that she does not really want to give the frog away, which in the end is a good thing, since no one will take her frog.

The authors have made an earnest attempt to equip parents and teachers with a systematic and entertaining approach to the teaching of beginning reading. The theme of rhythm was choosen because children love to chant and are eager to absorb learning when they can set their learning to rhyme. More than seventy (70) percent of the most frequently used sight vocabulary words are incorporated in this text (vocabulary also utilized in standardized tests). Phonemic awarness is also presented by use of this vocabulary. Short, practical lessons are provided to the parent/guardian so that they may be better informed and involved in the reading process.

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Dr. Patrick Monahan and Dr. Sandra DeYoung have both enjoyed long and distinguished careers in education. Dr. Monahan taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District as a reading specialist and served as a principal in the Ocean View School District. Dr. DeYoung worked as a classroom teacher, vice-principal, and principal in the Ocean View School District. Together they have over 60 years experience in the field of education including service as adjunct professors at Pepperdine University and National University. During their tenure as principals their respective schools received the California Distinguished School Award and the School Board Association Golden Bell Award. They have published articles regarding remedial reading, lateral dominance and its affect on reading, and documentation of school personnel. Both educators have presented at various county and state conferences.

Although they are formally retired from the school system, both educators share a common concern: how to specifically engage children and parents in the reading process. This concern was translated into the creation of a whimsical little frog whose adventures provide an avenue for children to successfully "leap into reading."

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