This endearing book introduces Splish, who longs to read-all by himself. Mama tells Splish to be patient and keep trying, and one day it will happen. Splish wants to believe Mama, but he still sulks and gets frustrated. In the end, perseverance and patience (everyone's) are rewarded!

REVIEW

"My children were inspired by Splish's determination to read against the odds, and I was inspired by Mama's warmth and wisdom. This book is not one to miss. Dive in and enjoy!"

-- Jane Bullivant, international author, speaker and broadcaster (England)

"Mama Frog's careful handling of her own role in her son's learning process felt like a webbed pat on the back for this homeschooling mother, who has had to explain to others why following a child's lead really is the best way to foster reading independence. . . . Suarez's dedication to keeping first things first is apparent; I'm fairly certain that I've never seen a children's book that touts character above learning to read! What a nice reminder for homeschooling moms, whose days are so often focused on heads, not hearts."

-- Heather Schwarzen, The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, homeschool crew member

"How I wish I had this book when my dyslexic son was struggling to read."

-- Jeannie Fulbright, author/speaker

EXCERPT

But no matter how hard he tried, Splish couldn't figure out how to put letters together to make words.

"Some day the letters will make sense, Splish," soothed Mama Frog. And then Mama said, "It takes time to learn to read, Splish. Everyone doesn't go at the same speed. Consider Tia; she crawls about slowly with that big shell, yet she's very content."

"But Mama, Tia can read!" Why was it taking him so long to do what came easily for Tia, Anna, Rory, and Bumble Berry? Splish didn't understand, and he didn't like it one bit.

"Splish, you can hop down to Shady Pond faster than anyone else in Bliss Hollow! You are quick, quick, quick!Soon, reading your words will come easily as well," Mama pledged.

And then Mama said, "It takes time to learn to read, Splish. Be patient, son, and keep trying. You'll see."