Tuesday

I love that this book leaves with with so many questions. Is it the sheer boredom of Tuesdays that leads these frogs to hop on their lily pads and fly into a night of revelry? Are pigs inspired to do the same, or is there some sort of alternating schedule? How long had they been planning this? The way David Wiesner tells just enough of the story to let you finish the dots is so fun. The conversations you could have about this book could go well into the night. Read with kids this story is magical, with older kids its absurdity is the draw. For adult kids like me, I do not know suffice to say that the look on the police officer's face is far too serious. The majority of the story is left up to the reader's imagination and I love it that show more way. The Caldecott Award got it right on this one, and is worth the exploration. Don't forget to check your adult brain at the door and try to find that imaginative kid inside, even if just for a minute. show less

Flying frogs on lily pads, crashing into clotheslines, controlling remote controls with their long tongues. All night long they scoot through the sky, then come morning they launch themselves into the pond, leaving nothing but mysterious lily pads behind. Delightfully weird, doesn't hold back from being over-the-top surreal, and makes one wonder what happens when we humans aren't looking.

Primary to Intermediate
Wordless picture book. This is a great book to get kids talking about what the heck is going on in the pictures nd explain what's happening. Do the animals decide each Tuesday who is going to float around town, or does it just happen randomly without warning? How can they tell? I'd love to have kids read this book then create their own captions for each page. It's so mentally stimulating.

Wonderfully surreal and richly illustrated, Tuesday turns an ordinary night into a whimsical, mysterious adventure as frogs take flight on lily pads. The wordless format invites imaginative storytelling and interpretation, making each read feel fresh. It’s a playful, dreamlike book that delights in the unexpected.

Warning! this book contains images of frogs; I am terrified of frogs! But despite the frogs, this book was actually a wonderful, unique read. It's a story about the impossible being possible. After 8 p.m. in a small town, a bunch of frogs fly through the skies on lily pads and cause all sorts of mischief! The few townspeople to witness this phenomenon are in complete disbelief. The illustrations used in this book portrayed the story very well. Although, the images of the frogs were a tad too realistic for my taste. I think the underlying message is that although somethings cannot be explained, anything is impossible! I hadn't quite understood the message until I read the last few pages of the book when pigs flew, then it all made sense!

This book was an absolute delight! I feel like I have a personal attachment to it because of it's involvement with frogs. Since I was a child, I've always been drawn to frogs. The story goes like this: On a Tuesday evening, all the frogs in town get lifted into the sky to explore and fly around the sleeping town. The number of floating frogs grows in abundance, overwhelming and shocking any spectators who witness the spectacle. I found myself laughing at so many moments in this story. I loved the frogs overjoyed expressions as they experienced their magical night. The story ends with people examining the evidence of the floating frogs the next morning. I love the suggestion of this book. The idea that all of these magical, wonderful show more moments can happen at any time, especially when no one is watching! show less

David Wiesner’s picture book Flotsam is one of my favorite books of all times. Not favorite picture book, not favorite children’ book, favorite book! Wiesner has not lost his touch with Tuesday.

One Tuesday night, the bullfrogs take off — and by take off, I mean take off, as in fly, lily pads and all. They startle everyone and everything they encounter — and will delight readers of every age.

Sir Paul McCartney has an animated version of the book that readers would also enjoy.