Frog and Fly
By Jeff Mack
The Story
A hungry frog and a clever fly face off in six short comic-style chapters, with frog always seeming to win — until fly gets the last word.
Why It's Special
For the kid who loves a good rivalry and cheers for the little guy, Frog and Fly is a six-round comedy match in picture-book form.
- Big idea: Being outmatched again and again doesn't mean you lose in the end — the last word can matter more than the first five.
- Vibes: Silly, snappy, comic-strip energy with a running joke that keeps building.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy funny animal rivalries
- like to read comic-strip style panels
- love a joke that keeps going and going
- are working on reading short chapters independently
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: How does Frog keep getting the better of Fly in each little story?
- Imagination: If you were Fly, how would you try to outsmart Frog?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Fly feels every time Frog gets the upper hand?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever kept trying even after losing a game a few times?
- Story structure: Why do you think the story saves Fly's big moment for last?
