14. Tuesday

Title: Tuesday
Author: David Wiesner
Publisher: The Trumpet Club
Copyright Date: 1991
Number of Pages: 29
Reading Level: N/A (6+ for some)
Genre: Fantasy

Summary
Around 8:00pm while the frogs are sleeping they are suddenly lifted with their lily pads into flight. They pass over a turtle with ease and security and leave the pond. The frogs swarm and take on birds perched on telephone wires terrorizing all. They sweep into an unsuspecting town while all the people sleep, well most of them. Clothes lines become hazards as they pass through yards getting caught on sheets and but that’s all right because super frogs need capes right? The frogs slip through open windows, down chimneys and take over TV’s. The tables turn for some who get to chase dogs rather than being chased by them. But oh no! The sun rises and all of the frogs fall in midair to the earth below. They hop back to their pond but police are puzzled by the lily pads left behind. Next Tuesday there is a bigger surprise, who ever heard of a pigs flying anyway?

Recommendation
I would recommend this for any children from 2-10. Imagination is the key element to this book so it can be used to help them grow creatively as an exercise in school.

Problems/Conflict
None. Some might say that it needs to be more realistic. Phooey!

My Reaction
I can’t count how many times I’ve looked through this book and tried to think of dialogue or what else could have happened to the frogs. It’s a book that can be reread and enjoyed differently each time. The illustrations do everything and there is nothing lacking. The frog’s facial expressions and actions are all the story needs to be entertaining. Love it!