Oi Frog!

by Kes Gray, Jim Field
Oi Frog! cover
Good Books rating 4.67
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  • ID: 2938
  • Added: 2025-10-16
  • Updated: 2025-10-16
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
BookTrust · 2025-10-16
brilliant 5.00

The book is a brilliant hit with young readers due to its catchy rhymes and hilarious illustrations. It's a wonderful blend of fun and silliness.

The reviewer praises 'Oi Frog!' for its immediate appeal to young readers, thanks to its catchy rhymes and ridiculous illustrations. The book's humor and playful nature make it a favorite among children, who enjoy the silly scenarios and vibrant visuals. The reviewer notes that the book's unique blend of fun and silliness makes it a standout choice for young readers, ensuring it captures their attention and imagination. The overall experience is described as delightful and engaging, making it a must-read for children.

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    Kes Gray and Jim Field's brilliant picture book became an instant hit with young readers thanks to its catchy rhymes, ridiculous illustrations and hilarious

    Not many of the animals are happy with their allotted perch

    The illustrations are marvellous - full of fun and very colourful.

Hello Pipski Blog · 2016-08-21
entertaining 4.50

The book is entertaining for both parents and teachers, offering a fun antidote to more serious reading materials. The pictures are hilarious and add to the overall enjoyment.

The reviewer, as both a parent and a teacher, finds 'Oi Frog!' highly entertaining and believes it would be a great addition to any Year 1 classroom. The book's humorous content and engaging illustrations make it a fun read for both children and adults. The reviewer appreciates how the book can serve as a lighthearted break from more serious reading materials, making it a valuable resource for educators. The pictures are particularly praised for their humor and ability to capture the attention of young readers, enhancing the overall reading experience.

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    As a parent and teacher, I found it very entertaining myself, and am pretty sure Year 1 teachers would love this book as a fun antidote to the more serious stuff

    The pictures are hilarious – brightly coloured and exaggerated expressions.

    The frog bouncing around with splinters in his bottom, eyeballs popping out of his head and a look of sheer horror on his face, are just some of the scenes that make this book so much fun to read.

Brighton Curriculum Centre Blog · 2014-11-18
delightful 4.50

The illustrations add to the fun, showing animals in amusing poses. The rhymes are delightfully silly and enhance the overall enjoyment.

The reviewer highlights how Jim Field's illustrations bring the book to life, making it even more enjoyable for young readers. The silly rhymes are a standout feature, adding to the book's charm. This combination of visual and verbal humor makes the book a delightful read for children, capturing their imagination and making them laugh. The reviewer appreciates the clever way the book uses rhymes to tell a story, making it a memorable and entertaining experience.

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    Jim Field's illustrations throughout the book contribute to the fun and show the various animals sitting on their allocated item.

    The illustrations are marvellous - full of fun and very colourful.

    The ridiculous rhymes are meant to be ridiculous.

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