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Popov, Nikolai
2 Reviews
(4)
K-3
A mouse emerges from a hole in the ground and steals a frog's flower. This escalates into full-fledged war between frogs and mice until destruction is nearly total. In the original wordless version, Popov's message was clear, if simplistic; the addition of text, while unobtrusive, seems somewhat unnecessary. Double-page spreads progress from open spaces and cool green tones to cluttered, hectic, dark pages.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(4)
K-3
A pessimistic frog reluctantly goes boating with an optimistic friend; multiple obstacles threaten to end their adventure, but each time the friend finds a solution. Told through spare dialogue, the story's message feels a bit heavy-handed, and it's unclear which frog is Kwik and which is Kwak. Still, the soft, full-bleed illustrations add humor and excitement to a comforting tale of friendship.
Reviewer: Nancy Sheridan
2 reviews
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