The Croaky Pokey!

(Hardback)

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This groovy spin on the Hokey Pokey is sure to have the whole family on their feet!

In a zany variation on the beloved song and game, an unsuspecting fly suggests to a group of musical frogs that it's time to do the Croaky Pokey. Each goofy frog gets a chance to show off its dance moves, hopping and bopping around the pond. But will the fly figure out that these frogs are really after some lunch That's what it's all about!

From a Geisel Winner and Daytime Emmy Nominee, this musical story is the perfect at-home readaloud or classroom tool to get preschool kids moving.

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As implied by the title, the Hokey Pokey takes on a decidedly amphibian tone in this sprightly, cheerful selection, which is filled to the brim with kid appeal. As the song begins, children are invited to join the frogs and follow the traditional lyrics and movements ( Put your right hand in, / Put your right hand out ) until they ve waved said appendage all about, but then the words change: Hop the Croaky Pokey / As we chase a fly around, / Right in the froggy s mouth! / WHAP! Lively, cartoonish illustrations feature animals at a pond, including a number of frogs (in a delightful variety of greens), none of whom, it turns out, is particularly skilled at catching bugs. As the song continues, hilarity ensues as the blissfully ignorant target fly remains just out of reach, despite all the frogs best efforts. But luck like this can t possibly last forever can it Children will giggle throughout, especially at the surprise ending, and will be singing and dancing along in seconds flat. A nice choice for school and home and a good choice for reluctant readers, full of energy, humor and fun. (Picture book. 3-6) "

Author Bio

Ethan Long's books for children have nearly 2.5 million copies in print, including Pug, which recieved a starred review from Kirkus. Ethan won a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for Up, Tall and High and got a daytime Emmy nomination for his animated series Tasty Time with ZeFronk, which aired on the Disney Channel from 2008-2016. He lives in Florida with his family.