Peggy Archer schrijft fictie, poëzie en non-fictie voor kinderen, waarbij ze thema's verkent die relevant zijn voor jonge lezers met een toegankelijke stijl. Haar schrijfcarrière met de intentie om gepubliceerd te worden begon nadat ze haar eigen kinderen had, wat een diepe passie voor verhalen vertellen weerspiegelt. Archers werk biedt inzichten in de kinderervaring, waarbij zowel jonge lezers als de volwassenen die haar boeken met hen delen, worden aangesproken. Ze brengt een uniek perspectief in de kinderliteratuur door haar toewijding aan het vak.
The story features a tiny toad who finds himself in a precarious situation as he gets displaced by the bustling activity of animals and humans on the road. This engaging read-aloud, illustrated by the creator of the acclaimed Sophie's Squash, brings to life the adventures and challenges faced by the little toad in a vibrant and playful narrative.
From the illustrator of the award-winning Sophie's Squash comes a rollicking read-aloud featuring a very tiny toad who gets displaced as animals--and humans--brush past him on the road. In the middle of a puddle in the middle of a road on a teeter-totter twig sat a teeny-tiny toad. Snap! went the twig! Up went the toad! And he landed on a tree by the side of the road. It's hard to be a tiny toad minding your own business on a twig. First a bird pecks at him. . . . Then a bee buzzes. . . . Then a dog barks . . . and so on. And each time the toad is surprised by a buzz or a woof (or the toe of a sneaker!), he hops to a new location farther down the road. With fun sounds, clever rhymes, and an irresistible rhythm, this is the perfect story for sharing one-on-one or in a group.
Engaging babies and toddlers through simple rhymes, this book offers a delightful collection that encourages interaction and bonding. It's designed as a treasured gift, perfect for reading aloud and fostering early language development. The rhythmic verses create a joyful experience, making it an ideal choice for parents and caregivers looking to nurture a love for reading from a young age.