Jonathan London Books

When you're with someone you love, every moment is extra special. Join a mother and her little one as they spend the day doing all of their favorite things together--playing games, climbing trees, and singing songs--until it's time for bed and sweet dreams.

Today Little Hippo is playing firefighter. It's a good thing the little firefighter knows exactly what to do when he's faced with a real fire!

Froggy is nervous about his first day of school, but, even though it's hard to sit still, he has a wonderful time

This book offers a unique and insightful exploration of Native American culture, highlighting the deep connection between its traditions and the natural world. It serves as an exemplary introduction, emphasizing the significance of nature in shaping cultural values and practices. Through its intelligent narrative, readers gain a richer understanding of the themes and beliefs that define Native American communities.

Froggy just got his very first bike, and it's exactly what he wanted. Almost. Finishing touches like a bell and a horn have to be added before Froggy is ready to ride. Then, surrounded by cheering friends, Froggy starts to pedal. Oops! He falls off. He tries again. Oops! Riding a bike is hard! After a long day, and a few bumps and bruises, Froggy finally learns to ride, and once he does, he can't wait to go again. Froggy Rides a Bike is a reassuring reminder that practice makes perfect and it's sure to make kids eager to learn to ride on their own.

Frogs are supposed to be great swimmers. "Not me!" says Froggy, who's afraid of the water. But with a little encouragement, some practice, and the help of a silly song or two, Froggy becomes an expert frog-kicker! Full color.

A thrilling adventure unfolds as novice rafter Aaron embarks on a life-changing journey through Utah's canyonlands. Facing not only the challenges of white water but also personal growth, he navigates the wilds while discovering resilience and courage. Jonathan London crafts a fast-paced narrative that captivates young readers, blending excitement with valuable life lessons.

Rambunctious Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic but is called back by his mother to put on some necessary articles of clothing.

Froggy is going to the doctor for a checkup, and he's feeling a little nervous. "What if the doctor wants to give me a shot?" he thinks. He worries as he dresses and then he can't sit still in the waiting room. Finally, it's time to go in and change for his exam, but . . . OOOPS! He's forgotten his underwear! And that's just the beginning of Froggy's hilarious doctor visit that ends reassuringly with a gold star and a lollipop.

It's time for bed! Not if Froggy has his way! Even after a long day of playing, Froggy's still not tired. His bath is ready, but first Froggy has to find his boat. And where are his pajamas? And how did his toothbrush get into the cookie jar? Oh, Frrooggyy! Now it's time to go to sleep, right? But Froggy can't sleep without a bedtime story! Join Froggy as he hops, flops, and zips from one familiar bedtime ritual to another. Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz

Zzzziiiinnngggg splash! Everyone’s favorite frog learns to swim!   Frogs are supposed to be great swimmers. "Not me!" says Froggy, who's afraid of the water. But with a little encouragement, some practice, and the help of a silly song or two, Froggy becomes an expert frog-kicker! “Froggy’s childlike dialogue and the sound words—‘zook! Zik!’; ‘flop flop . . . splash!’ make this a wonderful read aloud.” —School Library Journal An IRA/CBC Children’s Choice A Junior Library Guild Selection

Here comes Froggy’s marching band, led by the one and only Frogilina. Froggy and his pals are sure they can win the big prize in the Apple Blossom Parade, even though they haven’t been playing together very long. They just need to remember the rules: Don’t look left. Don’t look right. And DON’T STOP FOR ANYTHING! But when Froggy’s around, things never go quite as planned….

Froggy's parents are expecting a new baby, and Froggy is hoping for a brother. So when his parents introduce him to Pollywogilina, his new baby sister, Froggy is disappointed. Not only is she a girl, but Polly is too little to do anything! Froggy isn't even allowed to take care of her until her tail falls off. Waiting is hard, but just when he's ready to give up, Polly's legs finally grow and big brother Froggy steps in to show her the ropes.

Froggy is sleeping over at Max’s house for the first time! He packs his sleeping bag, his pillow, his pajamas, and even his toothbrush. Now, he’s ready to flop flop flop off to Max’s house. But then Froggy decides it would be a good idea to go back to his own house. So off they go— shloop! Then Max gets a tummy ache and wants to go back to his own house. So off they go— shloop! Back and forth they go between the two houses. Froggy’s Sleepover is sure to dissolve any sleepover worries into giggles as Froggy and Max delight young readers with sleepover fun.

Perennial favorite Froggy says "Aloha!" in this great beachy read! The bestselling Froggy is back in another adventure! This time he's off to sunny Hawaii, where his trip, of course, doesn't go quite as planned. From surfing and swimming to learning how to dance the hula, this lovable frog brings trouble wherever he goes.

It's Froggy's mother's birthday, and Froggy wants to bake her birthday cake all by himself. He gathers the chocolate, the sugar, the eggs, the flour, and pretty soon, Froggy has all the ingredients he needs to make?a big mess! Jonathan London and Frank Remkiewicz have collaborated on the six previous Froggy books, and they've cooked up another winner here, sweetened with generous helpings of Froggy humor and charm.

The sequel to Desolation Canyon takes readers on a thrilling and occasionally terrifying kayak adventure through the Inside Passage, featuring the same beloved characters. As they navigate the challenges of the journey, suspense and excitement unfold, promising a gripping experience for fans of the series. Look forward to the next installment, Grizzly Peak, set to release in February 2017.

Does Froggy have a girlfriend?He can't even think straight when she's around. When Frogilina smiles at him through the monkey bars, Froggy falls smack on his head-bonk! So with Valentine's Day just a week away, Froggy gets busy making an extra-special valentine. The fifth book about the irrepressible Froggy, this is sure to keep children giggling with delight.An IRA-CBC Children's Choice Book"The narrative is smoothly written with rhythmic language and the repetition that young children love...A great read-aloud for Valentine's Day, or whenever love is in the air." — School Library Journal

A pet! Mom has agreed: Froggy can have a pet. Off to the pet store they go. Mom would prefer a bunny or some mice, but Froggy and his little sister, Pollywogilina, have their hearts set on a doggy. And when Froggy sees the little dog with big brown eyes, he begs to take her home. Mom cautions Froggy about all the new responsibilities he will have taking care of Doggy, but Froggy’s sure there will be no problem. He doesn’t count on Doggy being more difficult to train than he expected. Froggy always lands himself in a pickle, but he always bounces back. That’s why everyone loves him!

It's the day of the big game, and Froggy is ready. His soccer team is playing the Wild Things for the City Cup. All Froggy has to do is remember the rule: "Head it! Boot it! Knee it! Shoot it! BUT DON'T USE YOUR HANDS!" But Froggy's busy doing cartwheels and picking daisies. Uh oh, Froggy! Here comes the ball! Budding soccer players and Froggy's many fans will welcome Froggy's latest hilarious adventure.

A boy imagines what it would be like to drive a big rig across the country. On board pages.

Sean roars like a lion. But the lion who is Sean has asthma, and suddenly it's hard for him to breath. The whole family pitches in to help deliver the treatment, and soon Sean is King of the Jungle again―roaring louder than ever.

Zap! Zip! Zoop! Froggy’s back! Spring is finally here, and Froggy can’t wait to go on a bike trip with his dad. But first he needs to find his bicycle helmet, butterfly net, and trading cards—will Froggy get on the road before sunset? With kid-pleasing sound effects and punchy illustrations, Let Go, Froggy ! Is the perfect choice for the read-aloud crowd. “A fun-for-all, tongue-tangling, giggle-getting, rousing read-aloud. . . . Should be a storytime favorite.” — School Library Journal"Remkiewicz's illustrations are as punchy as ever, and his exaggeratedly expressive characters are almost infectiously eager." — Publishers WeeklyAn IRA-CBC Children's ChoiceA Children's Book of the Month Club Main SelectionA Junior Library Guild Selection

Froggy's parents are going out for the night and they've left him with a brand-new babysitter! Froggy tries to help out by feeding his little sister and taking a bath on his own, but only Froggy could create havoc in the kitchen and turn bath time into mess time. Can the new babysitter survive his well-intentioned antics until Froggy's parents get home?

Froggy and his friends are building a treehouse-with a lot of help from Dad. Their plans don't include Frogilina though, "Boys Only!" says Froggy. But in the end, it's Frogilina who saves the day and joins the treehouse gang. Lovable Froggy returns in his 22nd laugh-out-loud adventure.

It's a special occasion, so Froggy and his parents are going to eat dinner in a fancy restaurant. When they arrive at the restaurant, Froggy's mom has a few rules for him: "Be neat, be quiet, and don't put your feet on the table." But it's so hard for Froggy to sit still. He fidgets, he squirms, and he sssllluuuurrrrpppps his spaghetti. Then he spots Frogilina across the restaurant-now it's impossible for Froggy to follow the rules!

Froggy tries to find just the right costume for Halloween and although his trick-or-treating does not go as he had planned, he manages to enjoy himself anyway.Children have enjoyed the misadventures of trouble-prone Froggy in more than twenty books. Froggy just never learns — and that's why we love him!“An enjoyable, light-hearted comedy of errors, cheerfully illustrated with festive Halloween details.” — Booklist“Children will just love this frog, and non-scary Halloween stories are much needed, especially good ones.” — School Library Journal  

In this charming story, Little Hippo takes on the role of a shopkeeper with a mission to buy a special gift for his mama. As he fills his shop with delightful treats, friends visit for a taste of his goodies, showcasing whimsical animal antics. The narrative emphasizes the importance of kindness and bravery, ultimately celebrating the beautiful bond between mother and child.

Aaron embarks on a thrilling river kayaking trip with his dad, where he faces challenges that test his perseverance, patience, and survival skills. Throughout their journey, he encounters wildlife such as bears and moose, and navigates life-threatening situations, making for an exhilarating adventure. Fans of Aaron's Wilderness series can continue the journey in "Desolation Canyon" and "Bella Bella."

Froggy has never celebrated Christmas; usually he's taking his long winter's nap. But not this year! Froggy's best friend, Max the beaver, wakes him up to join the fun. Soon, Froggy's gotten into the swing of finding a tree, wrapping presents, singing carols, and enjoying a holiday feast. Join Froggy as he celebrates his very first, and very best, Christmas!"The humor and spirited artwork will put Froggy fans in the holiday mood!" ( The Horn Book )"Children who have delighted in the earlier books about Froggy will cheer him along as he experiences his very first Christmas." ( School Library Journal )

It’s Father’s Day at last, and Froggy is so-o-o excited. "We’re going to play golf!" he tells his dad. Oh no. Dad says Froggy’s too little for golf. "But you’re just the right size to play miniature golf!" he explains. At the fun park, Froggy discovers mini golf is fun—especially once he figures out how to face the right way. With his beginner’s luck, Froggy makes a hole in one! But his next shot hits his dad on the head— bonk! —and that’s only the beginning. All ends well, though, when Froggy presents his dad with a special coffee mug he decorated in To the Best Dad I Ever Had!

How does a bunny hug? Snuggle wuggle, snuggle wuggle. How does a monkey hug? Swing-a-ling, swing-a-ling. And how do you hug? Everybody loves to hug! You hug your mama, and your mama hugs you. You hug your papa, and your papa hugs you. But how do baby animals cuddle up with their mamas and papas? Pull the covers up tight and stretch out your arms to snuggle with the ones you love. •Companion to the popular Wiggle Waggle, an ABA Pick of the Lists •Reinforces simple sounds and colors •An interactive read-aloud for very young children •Children's Book-of-the-Month Club Selection

Froggy's off to camp! He packs a lot into one week: archery lessons, food fights, and scary stories around the campfire. But only Froggy could also manage to lose his trunks during swim class and overturn his kayak with the camp director in it. Froggy will keep his fans laughing with his latest antics.

New York Times best-selling author Jonathan London explores how even the smallest Hippo can be a big help when he teams up with his friends.

Froggy has a rollicking good time at his first Winter Carnival! It's Winter Carnival day, and Froggy can't wait to build a snowman. But school principal Mr. Mugwort says there is a lot to do first. Skating! Sledding! A snow fort! Finally it's time to build a snowman, but Froggy builds a snow dinosaur instead. And of course the day wouldn't be complete without a wild snowball fight. "That was my best winter carnival ever!" says Froggy. "That was your only winter carnival ever!" says his friend Max.

Froggy and friends enjoy a back-to-school ritual: a trip to the pumpkin patch. Froggy can't wait to pick a pumpkin. He plans to carve a jack-o'-lantern and make a pumpkin pie. Prizes are given for the biggest, smallest, and prettiest pumpkin, but when Froggy trips and smashes his pumpkin, he takes home a special prize--for the ugliest pumpkin!

Froggy loves the library in this twenty-fifth book in the Froggy series! When Froggy and Mom and Pollywogilina set out for the library, Froggy brings a wheelbarrow to hold all the books he plans to borrow. There are so many to choose from: Dinosaur books! Books about Space Frog! Froggy is so excited that he forgets to use his indoor voice. Still, readers enjoy Froggy’s antics, and so does Miss Otterbottom, the librarian. “Come again soon, Froggy,” she says. "Another uproarious adventure. . . Remkiewicz’s brightly colored, cartoonish scenes, which depict lots of bouncy action, are a great complement for London’s energetic text and irrepressible character. A natural fit for a fun library storytime."—Booklist

Which is worse—a playdate with a girl or no playdate at all?A play date with a girl? Froggy is horrified! What will his friends say? But when Dad bribes him with the promise of a movie outing, Froggy has to agree, even if he won't sit next to Frogilina. She might try to kiss him. EEWW! This could be the worst play date ever.Children have enjoyed the misadventures of trouble-prone Froggy in more than twenty books. Froggy just never learns—and that's why we love him!

In a spirited election for class president, Froggy faces off against his determined opponent, Frogilina. As the campaign unfolds, Froggy navigates the challenges of running for office, showcasing his unique personality and charm. The story captures the excitement and rivalry of school elections, highlighting themes of friendship, competition, and the importance of believing in oneself. Froggy's journey is both entertaining and relatable, making it a delightful read for young audiences.

Froggy has a ball visiting Grandma! When Froggy and his family go to visit Grandma, they look forward to all kinds of fun: a baseball game, a trip to the amusement park, a visit to the museum to see the Frogga Lisa. But best of all is cooking with Grandma and learning to make her specialty, spaghetti with fly sauce. Froggy's antics everywhere he goes will delight his many fans.

Froggy hopes to make lots of money at his lemonade stand--but things often go wrong for Froggy! Froggy sets up his lemonade stand on a very hot day. He dreams of all the things he will buy with his profits: a pogo stick, a hula hoop. But Froggy is very thirsty, and by the time customers appear, all the lemonade is gone. But Froggy has good friends and together they find a solution.

Froggy hops into the Penguin Young Readers program!Froggy isn't the best at everything (like soccer or swimming), but he knows he has to be the best at something . Kids will love learning to read with one of their favorite characters, Froggy!

Der kleine Hase Liplap vermisst seine verstorbene Grossmutter sehr. Er ist froh zu hören, dass sie sich in einen Stern verwandelt hat, der ihm immer zusieht und über ihn wacht.

Wenn der Molch im Frühling erwacht, besucht er als erstes seine Freundin, die Schildkröte. Zusammen verbringen sie die Zeit bis zum Winterschlaf. Dabei muss die Schildkröte immer wieder dem Molch aus allerlei Schwierigkeiten helfen.

Tiere zu beobachten, das fasziniert jedes Kind. Eines Tages wird auf dem Hof ein Lamm gerissen und die Spuren führen in den Wald ... Eine berührende Geschichte über das Mit- und Nemeneinander von Menschen und Wildtieren. (Quelle: Prospekt Sauerländer, Herbst '99).