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A Spoonful of Frogs: A Halloween Book for Kids

by Casey Lyall

A witch, a recipe, and some hard-to-catch frogs

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A witch, a recipe, and some hard-to-catch frogs

A witch’s favorite treat depends on adding a spoonful of frogs to her soup, but the frogs have other plans: they hop, hide, and escape before they can reach the cauldron. That simple kitchen problem gives this picture book its comic engine, with the witch’s recipe repeatedly interrupted by its lively ingredients. Casey Lyall’s story pairs a Halloween-season setup with a playful, everyday challenge—trying to keep hold of something that won’t stay put. Vera Brosgol is credited as illustrator.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy humorous picture books
  • Young readers interested in witches, frogs, or Halloween-themed stories
  • Families seeking a playful read-aloud built around a comic mishap

Themes

Halloween fantasyCooking and recipesMischiefPersistence

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Book overview

Frogs are the most important ingredient in a witch's favorite treat--but they are also the hardest to get into the cauldron! From acclaimed author Casey Lyall and Caldecott Honor artist Vera Brosgol, A Spoonful of Frogs is a humorous and wholly original picture book--and a winning recipe for readers who loved Dragons Love Tacos and Room on the Broom.

A witch's favorite treat is frog soup. Luckily, it's healthy and easy to make. To give it that extra kick and a pop of color, the key ingredient is a spoonful of frogs. But how do you keep the frogs on the spoon? They hop, they leap, they hide . . . and they escape. What is a poor witch to do?

Casey Lyall is a master of comedic timing with her deceptively simple and energetic text, and Caldecott Honor winner Vera Brosgol's vibrant, hilarious illustrations make the witch--and the frogs!--practically leap off the page. The solution to the witch's dilemma will surprise and delight young readers and their parents alike.

Teeming with laugher and hijinks, A Spoonful of Frogs is pure fun from beginning to end. A must-have for young readers, parents, witches, frog lovers, and aspiring chefs.

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