The multi-award-winning Alex Latimer in his new fairy tale introduces us to Godfrey, a tender hero who is eager to grow up and change because he feels he is not unique. Perhaps he is and doesn't know it yet;
At first, Godfrey is simply an egg in a pond. Then he grows arms and legs and a long, sticky tongue. But then the changes stop and Godfrey is just a frog.
“What? Just a frog?” said Godfrey. That’s not very exciting. The bear has terrible claws, the deer has impressive antlers, the dragonfly and the heron have beautiful wings. Godfrey sinks to the bottom of the pond and gets covered in mud. He doesn’t want to be just a frog. Or maybe it’s wonderful to be a frog?
Age: from 3 years old
Alex Latimer builds a wonderful story that on the surface entertains readers with his humor-filled descriptions, while also prompting us to introduce young children—cleverly— to concepts like self-esteem and acceptance.
