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Beautifully Illustrated by Lisa Canney Chesaux
This book is a great way to introduce a child to art. It has a light story that focuses on a French frog who ends up living in the garden Monet liked to paint. Children are able to learn a little bit about the artist and his great style and use of color. A side benefit from this book is that it teaches children that though Philippe is different from the other frogs and endures a lot of teasing, he is still special. All children need to be reminded of how special they are and to not let teasing bother them. This book is a great way to open up discussion.
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Kahlil
June 5th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
I am so enamored by the illustration done in this book that I can barley focus on the story when my kids have me read it to them almost every night!
JacobJ
August 25th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
this story has actually kept me entertained also while I am reading it to my kids. 5 stars!