Froggy Goes to the Doctor

In my opinion, I liked this book because it relates to an experience in every child’s life: going to the doctors. The way the book was written was very engaging for the audience because it has humor tied into the story line. One humorous event that occurred was when Froggy was touched by the doctor’s stethoscope. The doctor said “this may be a little cold,” and Froggy yelled into the stethoscope “IT’S FREEZING!!!” The illustrations also portrayed this humor effectively. The topic of going to the doctors can be frightening for a young child, so creating illustrations that portray a frog having fun at the doctors creates a less alarming mood. Furthermore, the characters portray real life people as frogs, which creates even show more further a humorous mood. The text accurately depicts a mother and son relationship with the mother telling her son to “brush his teeth” and “put on clean underwear.” Overall, all audiences can relate to the book. show less

There are many reasons why I liked this book. First, is the story is nonfiction and accurate about a doctor visit. Young readers can understand that doctor offices are not a scary place and that doctors are there to help you. For example, Dr. Mugwart warns Froggy that “ Now this may feel cold” when she pressed the stethoscope against his back. Also, the third person point of view helps the reader understand how nervous and afraid Froggy about his doctor checkup. These feelings that Froggy had are normal before going to the doctors to help young children. The big idea of the story is that everyone must have check up visits with the doctors even though you may not be sick.

Froggy Goes to the Doctor is a great book for kids who are scared of the doctor. It teaches kids that it really isn't that scary as long as you behave. This book entertains kids by the way Froggy acts and the images presented all throughout the book. Not only does Froggy Goes to the Doctor shows entertain kids, but it also shows what NOT to do at the doctor's office. As a child, I didn't read this series often, but when I did, I loved it because of how funny Froggy was. In general, I loved how this book showed entertainment, great visual imagery, and well-behavior all at the same time.

Summary: In this children's book, Froggy has a doctor's appointment. He is excited to go into school late and sleep in but then realizes that he might have to get a shot and he instantly become nervous. He gets to the doctor's office and can't sit still. Because he is so nervous he is very jumpy and all over the place. He knocks things into the doctor, he forgets his underwear, his breath smells, and he kicks the doctor! Eventually, the doctor says it is time to get a shot but tells Froggy she is joking. All his worries were for nothing! He gets a lollipop and sticker and leaves the doctor's office not wanting to go through that again.

Argument: I think this is a great read for young children. I think children will find it fun and show more interesting because the main character is a frog and animal characters always draw children's attention. I think the children will find it funny that Froggy goes through so much just for a doctor's appointment. I also believe this is a good read because children can relate to this story. I am positive that every student in a classroom has been to the doctor's at one point in their lives and maybe had anxious or fearful feelings leading up to it. They also may have had things go wrong at the appointment just like froggy. It is always good to have books on the shelves that children can relate to and connect with.
I think the main message or theme in this story is to not stress over simple things because they may not always go as bad as you imagine. Froggy imagined the worse for no reason at all because he ended up being fine in the end. Children need to learn that is okay to be afraid but to not worry too much because everything will turn out okay in the end. show less

I am a long time fan of Froggy, since my oldest was little. Now my youngest has discovered Froggy, and all the silly voices that goes with telling the Froggy stories.

This is a sweet and silly story about Froggy's experience at Dr. Mugwort's office, they may make going to the doctor a little less scary for little kids.

Froggy is a favorite character with my children. We love the Froggy books and this book has helped with nerves going to the doctor several times.

Another one of my favorite Froggy books. This one is all about Froggy going to the doctor. He did not want to go because he was scared of getting a shot. In the end, Froggy decided that he liked the doctor and wanted to come back sooner, but the doctor says not too soon.