Godfrey is a Frog

Published by Crocodile Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

An important story about learning to love yourself will have readers jumping for joy.

Godfrey used to be a tadpole. Now he is a frog. He doesn’t think it’s a very exciting thing to be. Can his friends show him just how special he really is?

About The Author

Alex Latimer is a picture book writer and illustrator based in Cape Town, South Africa. His first picture book, The Boy Who Cried Ninja came out in 2011 and since then he has published many more including Don't Think of Tigers, The Duck Never Blinks, Godfrey is a Frog, Am I Yours? and Dinosaur Hide-and-Seek. His latest series for newly independent readers is Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth—about a mean goose who is in the process of changing his ways.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Crocodile Books (April 6, 2027)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781623715144
  • Ages: 2 - 5

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Raves and Reviews

"Fabulous illustrations, deadpan humor, and a heart warming message about loving who you are to make this rather more than another life-cycle book. It's about acceptance, feeling confident in your own skin, and recognizing that you are different from everyone else and that each of us is unique."

– Joy Court, The School Librarian

"This wonderful story of friendship and acceptance conveys the important message of loving who you are."

– Emma Davis, Judge of the Teach Awards 2024

"Alex Latimer's fabulously funky portrayal of Godfrey will ensure he endears himself to young audiences who will love being in the know about a frog's life cycle."

– Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub

"So much creativity and imagination have gone into creating this delightfully entertaining and lightly informative picture book."

– Michael Thorn, Achuka

"Godfrey will steal hearts, make everyone laugh- and hopefully help readers realise that they are pretty fantastic just as they are!"

– Through the Bookshelf

"With a gallery of creative and characterful illustrations, a witty narrative featuring a cast of colorful creatures, and brimming with Latimer's classic deadpan humor, this playful and informative picture book is a reminder that friendship is one of life's most important building blocks."

– Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post

"A funny but telling story about being happy with who you are and probably particularly relevant in a society in which we're constantly comparing ourselves with others."

– Andrea Reece, LoveReading4Kids

"Alex Latimer is a master at writing confidence affirming stories... Learn to love yourself for who you are, and perhaps check out your own jumping and sticky tongue skills with this funny and positive picture book."

– Louise Ellis-Barrett, Armadillo Postbag Picks

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