| Setting | Set in a country setting, most of the action takes place in prairie fields, near lakes and inside quaint human-style homes. |
| Plot | Have you ever felt out of sorts and couldn’t put your finger on what was wrong? Comfort is everything to small children, so they will immediately identify with our main character, Frog, who feels “funny” at the opening of this book. He doesn’t know if he is happy or sad. After visiting with Piglet and Hare, he is diagnosed as being in love! Frog is relieved to know what was making his heart beat so quickly…he is in love with duck! But a new problem develops when Piglet tells him he can’t be in love with duck because “you’re green and she’s white.” You’ll have to read the book to see how Frog resolves his dilemma, but suffice it to say the last sentence sums up the sentiment, “Love knows no boundaries.” This is a simple tale that can be used to teach the value of acceptance of those who are different. It can even be used as a bridge to begin discussions about interracial marriages same-sex marriages. |
| Illustrations, Writing Style | This is physically a small book but the simple, bold colors make the tiny illustrations pop out at the reader. The writing style matches the illustrations with carefully chosen, straight-to-the-point text. |
| Theme(s) | Universal love, acceptance of others and their choices
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| Characterizations | Simple animal characters, simple text and illustrations make all of these characters appear as likeable, friendly beings. |
| Programming Connections | This would work for Valentine’s Day or other programs dealing with affairs of the heart. |
| Personal Response | I loved this book the moment I read it. No words are wasted and it is subject to interpretation in any way the reader wants to interpret it. But the central theme, that is in short demand in the publishing world, is love knows no boundaries. I think this one is worth sharing with those you love.
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