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Umansky, Kaye

This Rock Is Mine!

32 pp. | Peachtree | October, 2024 | Trade ISBN 9781682637463 $18.99
(2) PS Illustrated by Alice McKinley. Two headstrong frogs battle it out for sole proprietorship of their favorite rock. A long-legged green frog fishes on its side of the rock, while on the other side a paler, squatter frog naps. When they become aware of each other, an argument ensues. They defend their ownership in back-and-forth rhymes. "This is MY rock! / See over there? / My orange towel, / my folding chair. / My flask of tea. / My underwear. / This rock is MINE." A large blue heron watches the two flailing about and swoops in for a snack, sending the pair diving into the water. Frog and Frog are united by this close call and decide to search for a new rock together. The mixed-media and digital illustrations feature blues and greens, befitting a pond or bog. Both frogs sport colorful swimsuits -- a playful detail in a story bursting with silliness. A lucky pink worm, originally destined to be fishing bait, escapes in the early chaos and is one of several creatures that can be found on each page (a bonus seek-and-find for curious readers). An entertaining read-aloud on the merits of sharing.
Reviewer: Hill Saxton | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2024

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