The Frog In The Well

Alvin Tresselt, Roger Duvoisin

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The New York Review of Books, Inc
31 July 2017

Animal stories (Children's&YA)

Once upon a time there was a frog who lived at the bottom of a well. To the frog,this well where he'd lived all his life was the whole world. Then one day the wellruns dry and the bugs disappear, and the hungry frog must hop to the top of thewell to see what he can of the end of the world. Conquering his fear, he peers outand what does he see? Trees, flowers, meadows, marshes, and all kinds of end of-the-world creatures! Entranced, the little frog ventures forth to find out more aboutthe world outside his world.

Written and illustrated by the Caldecott-winning Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin,The Frog in the Well is a classic bildungsroman for children and a charming tale ofone brave frog and his journey into wisdom.

By: Alvin Tresselt, Roger Duvoisin
Imprint: The New York Review of Books, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 310g
ISBN: 9781681370965
ISBN 10: 1681370964
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 31 July 2017
Recommended Age: From 4 to 6 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alvin Tresselt (1916-2000) was a children's book author whose books have soldmore than a million copies. White Snow, Bright Snow, illustratedby Roger Duvoisin, won a Caldecott Medal in 1948. Tresseltwas also the editor of Humpty Dumpty Magazine and theexecutive editor and vice president of Parents' MagazinePress from 1967 to 1974. Roger Duvoisin (1900-1980) was born to a French-Swiss family in Geneva, wherehe began a career in art and textile design before immigrating to the United Statesin 1925. Duvoisin collaborated with many writers,including his wife, Louise Fatio Duvoisin, and AlvinTresselt, with whom he won a Caldecott Awardfor White Snow, Bright Snow in 1948 and theCaldecott Honor Award for Hide and Seek Fogin 1966. He is best known for his classic of children'sliterature, Petunia.

Reviews for The Frog In The Well

Duvoisin's richly hued illustrations do a good job of capturing the frog's personality--as the original Horn Book review put it, he is 'mobile in expression and lively in action'--as well as the beauty of the natural world. --Martha V. Parravano, The Horn Book The Frog in the Well might be my favorite Duvoisin, ever... Each and every character is drawn with incredible kindness and reverence. --Vintage Children's Books My Kids Love Blog A beautiful book...it has a gentle calmness in the pace and message of the story. --The Art Room Plant Blog It is always a pleasure to read and review one of the late Roger Duvoisin's finest children's book, including his exceptionally-sketched illustrations... Duvoisin has left a legacy of scores of books, and illustrations in his own as well as other authors' books... Readers cannot help but take to his illustrations of large eyes, expressive faces, and friendship in action. --J. A. Kaszuba Locke, BookLoons The Frog in the Well might be my favorite Duvoisin, ever... Each and every character is drawn with incredible kindness and reverence. --Vintage Children's Books My Kids Love Blog A beautiful book...it has a gentle calmness in the pace and message of the story. --The Art Room Plant Blog It is always a pleasure to read and review one of the late Roger Duvoisin's finest children's book, including his exceptionally-sketched illustrations... Duvoisin has left a legacy of scores of books, and illustrations in his own as well as other authors' books... Readers cannot help but take to his illustrations of large eyes, expressive faces, and friendship in action. --J. A. Kaszuba Locke, BookLoons -Nice for any season.- --Kirkus Reviews -Children's author/illustrator extraordinaire Roger Duvoisin reminds us in his 1956 classic, The House of Four Seasons, that winter won't be here forever.- --Picture Book Illustration Blog -One of my favourite books when I was a small gal...lovely.... A beautiful book.- --Meet Me at Mike's Blog -Duvoisin's story was published over forty years ago, but it is as fresh as the day it was published.---Cathie Hilterbran Cooper, Color and Shape Books for All Ages -[Duvoisin's] career as an author and illustrator is immense.... Duvoisin's art evolves throughout his illustrious 48-year career.... The characters are marvelous, including their faces and their backsides! His use of color is vibrant and striking.- --Three Books a Night Blog Nice for any season. --Kirkus Reviews Children's author/illustrator extraordinaire Roger Duvoisin reminds us in his 1956 classic, The House of Four Seasons, that winter won't be here forever. --Picture Book Illustration Blog One of my favourite books when I was a small gal...lovely.... A beautiful book. --Meet Me at Mike's Blog Duvoisin's story was published over forty years ago, but it is as fresh as the day it was published. --Cathie Hilterbran Cooper, Color and Shape Books for All Ages [Duvoisin's] career as an author and illustrator is immense.... Duvoisin's art evolves throughout his illustrious 48-year career.... The characters are marvelous, including their faces and their backsides! His use of color is vibrant and striking. --Three Books a Night Blog Nice for any season. Kirkus Reviews Children s author/illustrator extraordinaire Roger Duvoisin reminds us in his 1956 classic, The House of Four Seasons, that winter won t be here forever. Picture Book Illustration Blog One of my favourite books when I was a small gal...lovely.... A beautiful book. Meet Me at Mike s Blog Duvoisin s story was published over forty years ago, but it is as fresh as the day it was published. Cathie Hilterbran Cooper, Color and Shape Books for All Ages [Duvoisin s] career as an author and illustrator is immense.... Duvoisin s art evolves throughout his illustrious 48-year career.... The characters are marvelous, including their faces and their backsides! His use of color is vibrant and striking. Three Books a Night Blog The Frog in the Well might be my favorite Duvoisin, ever.... Each and every character is drawn with incredible kindness and reverence. Vintage Children s Books My Kids Love Blog A beautiful book...it has a gentle calmness in the pace and message of the story. The Art Room Plant Blog