I’m always on the look out for a new book to read with Monkey, and anything involving animals is always a good place to start. TheFrogWho Was Blue is written by Faiz Kermani and was published through Matador Books not long ago.
In The Frog Who Was Blue we meet Biriwita, who lives with his friends around the shore of Lake Ticklewater in Malawi. The frogs there are all blue. Biriwita has won a place at the prestigious Croak College, the finest school for frogs in the land. Everyone is so proud of him, as he’s the first frog from Lake Ticklewater to be offered a place at Croak College.
Biriwita heads off excitedly and is welcomed by his new teacher. But the other pupils at Croak College take an instant dislike to him. He’s blue! Frogs should be green. So begins a miserable time for Biriwita as he’s excluded from play time, is laughed at and called names. None of the frogs have taken the time to get to know Biriwita, they’ve just decided to be nasty to him because he’s different.
But luckily for them Biriwira, although he’s sad to be treated so sadly, and is missing his friends, he still looks out for his new classmates. They are all having fun in the lake and haven’t realised that a crocodile has designs on them for his lunch. Instead of listening to Biriwira and his warnings, they laugh at him. But the little blue frog doesn’t give up, and manages to find a way to scare the crocodile away, just as he’s about to eat the frogs.
Suddenly the Croak College frogs realise the error of their ways, and that it’s ok to be different.
It’s a lesson we could all learn at the moment isn’t it, and one that I’m keen for my son to fully understand. It’s good to be an individual but just as important for others to realise that too.
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WOLF, i love wolves and my whole house is decorated with wolf stuff like dream catchers, clocks, mugs, framed pictures etc im sure you get the picture. ive always loved wolves and had an obsession with them,
I love penguins! I love the way they move so quickly in the water and waddle so slowly on land! They seem to have lots of personality and are so cute too!
I love dogs, and currently have one sending my foot to sleep, but I can’t disturb him!
My favourite more exotic animal is the giraffe, because I got to feed a family of them and I just fell in love, even when I got a big lick with a blue tongue!
Up until last week it’s always been the humble Sloth as I always admired their chilled out, laid back approach to life…but I was watching a wildlife show that showed how their fur is absolutely riddled with creepy crawlies…moths & insects. The narrator said the Sloths allowed them to live there because their wriggling kept their fur aerated…but it’s really coz they can’t be bothered to preen 😉
thats a hard one for me as i love all animals but mine is owls i have loved them since being a little girl and helping my aunt with her bird rescue centre
Our favourite animals are rabbits, as they are the most neglected animals in the UK, they are kind natured and given the right environment, love and care they make amazing companions and family members. We now take in those in need and help get them back to good health, neuter, vaccine and pair them and find them their forever homes.
My favourite animal is actually a frog! I have no idea why now, it started off as a strange obsession with a friend when we were younger (she was duck, I was frog!) and the fascination stayed with me into adulthood
My favourite animal is a dolphin. They are so graceful, elegant and intelligent. I was lucky enough to swim with dolphins once and it was the most amazing experience of my life.
Do love horses as they are so versatile and have so many different breeds and have so many uses (although some breeds will do just about any job). From the majestic strength of the Shire to the absolute beauty of the Arabs. 🙂 Would love my own again.
Used to love meerkats ever since watching a documentary when i was just a little meerkat pup myself. But, thanks to that flamin’ advert, they’re everywhere and i’ve totally gone off them, complete opposite effect to most other people who now love them.
My 2nd love (now my 1st animal love) is the tiger. Powerful, graceful, beautiful.
Parrots and cats. Parrots because of their talking, and cats because of their cuteness. Of course, you can’t have both in the same household for obvious reasons!
I love most animals, it would have been an easier question to answer if I had to name one I dont like.. for example: Slugs and snakes…
We have 3 cats at home who rule… but when growing up (in Africa, so very different to the UK) I had dogs, cats, chickens, ducks and at one point a monkey! Plus various tropical fish aquariums… so I guess I love animals.
Love cats, all cats even lions and tigers, so cuddly and interesting pesonalities.
I have always liked monkeys, they are the most human and have lots of personality
dogs, faithful and kind
horse love to ride them x
I love elephants because they are so wise and strong!
Cat because I love mine to bits 🙂
LOVE CATS WE HAVE TWO
Dog, as we have had dog/s as pet/s over the years. A dog is part of the family very quickly, they are loving and loyal.
monkeys because i am fascinated on seeing how much mischief they can get up to … just like my boys! x
I love Monkeys they are fascinating and make me laugh
snow leopard, they are just beautiful animals x
Penguins, I think they are cute.
I love penguins. Love how they woddle
Dogs, they show you unconditional love
Dogs , great company, loyal, and keep you fit with all the walks
I have a love of animals so hard to pick just one, but I do have a soft spot for elephants, so large and majestic and vegetarians.
Love hedgehogs look prickly and scary but really are cute when you get to know them
I like monkey’s because they are so comical.
I like pandas because they’re so cute.
I love penguins – waddling, slipping, sliding and huddling! 🙂
i have always loved meerkats x so cute
Penguins, cute and wobbly
I love rhinos. I think there is just something about them
I love zebras, theyre funky and stand out from the crowd
I love cats – they are so friendly and make lovely pets.
I love cats, because they’re indifferent and hate ‘hoomans’, but we’re bigger than them and can cuddle the fluffies!
Cats – I like their attitude to life haha
I love Meerkats because they’re adorable!
I love cats – I love how they can be both independent and affectionate at the same time 🙂
I love lemurs. I think its the way they move about – they’re so agile and fascinating.
I love tigers. I love the colour orange and think they look awesome x
dogs – they’re so loyal and fun
Tigers, because they are stunningly beautiful 🙂
I love elephants because they are so family orientated and majestic 🙂
I love cats because they just don’t give a sh*t 🙂
Love Sloths, they are so cute and adorable
dogs- they are so fascinating to watch
I love cats as they are so independent
I love dogs because they love their owners unconditionally
I like Sloths because I can relate to there pace in life 🙂
I love toucans as think they are gorgeous
WOLF, i love wolves and my whole house is decorated with wolf stuff like dream catchers, clocks, mugs, framed pictures etc im sure you get the picture. ive always loved wolves and had an obsession with them,
I love wolves, they look stunning, I like that they live together, and I just think they are quite peaceful really
I love penguins! I love the way they move so quickly in the water and waddle so slowly on land! They seem to have lots of personality and are so cute too!
The Lion, because I love cats of any kind and I would be protective of my land and family too!!
Love cats – they’re so cute and funny x
Penguins, they are such amazing parents
I love guinea pigs because they are such gentle creatures but also full of personality and they make great pets for children
Probably dogs, loyal & affectionate
Apes, gorillas and chimpanzees are my favourite
We have a house full of basset hounds
I love cats – they’re quirky, funny and independent.
Birds because they can fly anywhere.
Seals because here in Norfolk we have a beach that they come onto to have their pups. The pups are so cute.
I love cats because they are crazy and yet calming at the same time.
My favourite animal is cats! They’re so beautiful and graceful.. most of the time!
I love dogs, and currently have one sending my foot to sleep, but I can’t disturb him!
My favourite more exotic animal is the giraffe, because I got to feed a family of them and I just fell in love, even when I got a big lick with a blue tongue!
I love dogs <3 they are just so loving, I am a dog sitter and I have so much patience for them
Penguins cos they are clumsy on land but graceful in the sea
Up until last week it’s always been the humble Sloth as I always admired their chilled out, laid back approach to life…but I was watching a wildlife show that showed how their fur is absolutely riddled with creepy crawlies…moths & insects. The narrator said the Sloths allowed them to live there because their wriggling kept their fur aerated…but it’s really coz they can’t be bothered to preen 😉
I love elephants, love the way they all look after each other….a true family.
thats a hard one for me as i love all animals but mine is owls i have loved them since being a little girl and helping my aunt with her bird rescue centre
I’ve always loved otters. One of my happiest memories was seeing them in the wild on a holiday in Scotland. Beautiful animals that bring me delight.
I love snakes as i find them so pretty and interesting although i know it might sound crazy but i think they are great creatures
Dogs. So cute and funny x
A cheetah for their stealth and speed
LOVE cats. We used to have six, but due to old age and illness we don’t have any at the moment, although we do feed a regular little visitor.
I love giraffes they look so elegant in the wild
Cats as they can be inquisitive and playful
My grand-daughter loves pigs
I love dogs, they’re so intelligent, faithfull and quickly become a member of your family….not happy with the malting though lol.
Dogs, they are so loyal and have great personalities.
dogs, they give so much love
We love cheeky monkeys
elephants, they are so beautiful and intelligent
I love dogs! they become part of the family x
Cats are my favourite animal, love their agility and stand no nonsense attitude to life
I love dogs, they are wonderfully friendly and have great character though my favourite animal is a white bengal tiger x
Our favourite animals are rabbits, as they are the most neglected animals in the UK, they are kind natured and given the right environment, love and care they make amazing companions and family members. We now take in those in need and help get them back to good health, neuter, vaccine and pair them and find them their forever homes.
A lamb <3 They are my absolute favourite animals
Love butterflies, always have found them enchanting and magical, The life cycle of a butterfly is such so fascinating
I love dogs because they can live in my home and give love and affection and keep me healthy because they need regular walks.
I love cats – the lead such pampered lives – they’ve totally got it sussed
Koala bear, my great aunt sent me 2 cuddly toys to me when she lived over ther
I love Graffias so elegant
Guinea pigs – I have always had them since I was a child.
My favourite animal is the monkey they remind me of my little ones LOL!
I like Red pandas, they look so cute and cuddly.
I love cats because they’re so independent.
I love dogs – especially my little Bedlington Terrier, Bentley. He is so nervous at the moment and needs a lot of love.
Cats because I have grown up with them
Dinosaurs because they were simply amazing
Giraffes they are so tall they can see for miles
I love Great Danes because I had 1 named Valorie for nearly 12 years
Rabbits. I’ve loved them since I was a little girl.
My favourite animal is actually a frog! I have no idea why now, it started off as a strange obsession with a friend when we were younger (she was duck, I was frog!) and the fascination stayed with me into adulthood
i love dogs because they are loyal
Cats are an integral part of my life so they – both domestic and wild – would be first choice.
I love parrots, I think it’s because the are so colourful
Bears as Winnie the Pooh is my favourite Disney character!
Meerkats, because they are cute
giraffes because they can see the most
I would say it has to be our Yorkshire Terrier Stitch.
Horses because they’re gentle giants and so beautiful
I love elephants, so big but so gentle
I love peacocks,there so elegant and colourful
I love monkeys, they’re adorable when they are playing around with each other but show affection and care for each other.
I love cats big and small i love them all 🙂
I actually have 4 cats so its a good thing i like them hehe
Monkeys because they are cheeky
Penguins, so cool, just love how they are!
dogs so loving
My favourite animals are dogs – mans best friend.
my favourite animal is a squirrel because there is nothing better then being in the park and watching their antics xxx
My favourite animal is a dolphin. They are so graceful, elegant and intelligent. I was lucky enough to swim with dolphins once and it was the most amazing experience of my life.
My favourite animal is a dinosaur because they are awesome! (Although, if I wasn’t to count extinct animals it would be an octopus…. Same reason).
my fav is a killer whale as they stay with there family all there lives 🙂
Have always loved koala bears. They look so cuddly and gentle. Wonder if they are?
Do love horses as they are so versatile and have so many different breeds and have so many uses (although some breeds will do just about any job). From the majestic strength of the Shire to the absolute beauty of the Arabs. 🙂 Would love my own again.
pandas because they are so laid back
Used to love meerkats ever since watching a documentary when i was just a little meerkat pup myself. But, thanks to that flamin’ advert, they’re everywhere and i’ve totally gone off them, complete opposite effect to most other people who now love them.
My 2nd love (now my 1st animal love) is the tiger. Powerful, graceful, beautiful.
i like tortoises as i find the cute and fasinating
I love giraffes because of how different they are , those necks amazing
tigers nice colour markings
I love rabbits just because they are so cute x
Parrots and cats. Parrots because of their talking, and cats because of their cuteness. Of course, you can’t have both in the same household for obvious reasons!
A cat – so elegant
A dog always your best friend
I love most animals, it would have been an easier question to answer if I had to name one I dont like.. for example: Slugs and snakes…
We have 3 cats at home who rule… but when growing up (in Africa, so very different to the UK) I had dogs, cats, chickens, ducks and at one point a monkey! Plus various tropical fish aquariums… so I guess I love animals.
I like monkeys as they are cheeky and funny. I can stand and watch them for hours.
I love sloths as they are so sweet and fun
Tigers because there is something so beautiful and intriguing about them
I like Polar Bears as they are so fascinating to look at x
Penguins, I think they are so cute!