Author:Christopher Wormell
Two frogs are sitting on a lily pad and one of them has a stick. The stick, he says, is to beat off the dog. But there is no dog . . . yet. So begin the trials of this hapless pair whose adventures build to a brilliant conclusion. A unique book with all the qualities of a timeless fable.
A great fable
—— JuniorThe text is witty and the timing perfect. The frog illustrations are funny and flawless
—— Niamh Sharkey , Irish TimesA shaggy dog story involving runaway imaginations is cunningly created by Chris Wormell
—— The School LibrarianBeautifully and intricately illustrated . . . Offers a warm and reassuring introduction to the religious meaning behind the festive season
—— Parents NewsA brightly illustrated and delightfully simple version of the best known story of all
—— Sunday Business Post (Eire)