A Frog in the Bog
By Karma Wilson
The Story
A small green frog perched on a log in the middle of a bog eats bug after bug, growing bigger and bigger until an alligator takes notice.
Why It's Special
For the kid who loves counting how many bites something takes or gasping when things get just a little too big — this one builds and builds with every gulp.
- Big idea: Growth has consequences — the more you take, the more attention you attract.
- Vibes: Bouncy, rhyming, and full of mounting tension that begs to be read aloud with a big voice.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love rhyming and finishing the last word
- enjoy stories that build bigger and bigger
- like to count or predict what happens next
- respond well to a swamp full of buggy, wriggly detail
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & prediction: What do you think happens each time the frog eats another bug?
- Imagination: If you were the frog on the log, would you keep eating bugs or stop?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever eaten so much you felt too full, like the frog?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the frog felt when the alligator showed up?
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think the frog could do to get away from the alligator?
