SuitabookFroggy's birthday wish
Jonathan London
- Reading
- Read it aloud with room for Froggy’s repeated excitement and sound effects. Before the reveal, invite predictions; afterwards, compare Froggy’s expectations with what actually happened and discuss surprise parties generally.
- Themes
- Feeling overlooked: Froggy expects his birthday to be remembered, but family and friends initially seem not to acknowledge it. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Celebration and play: A surprise party awaits Froggy at home, followed by presents, comic antics and a piñata birthday wish. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The main point to notice is Froggy’s apparent experience of being overlooked before the reveal. If a child is sensitive about birthdays or being remembered, pause to discuss what he might be thinking.