School Library Journal Review
PreS-K-Froggy has had so many experiences over the years: he has baked a cake, marched in a band, played soccer, and been on a sleepover. In this new adventure, he gets a pet. His mom suggests a bunny or some mice, but Froggy wants what all kids want, a dog. Froggy learns that having a puppy can be a lot of work that sometimes involves a pooper-scooper, but also rewarding when he wakes up to puppy kisses. John McDonough's humorous narration keeps the listener laughing in all the right places. He delivers with fitting silliness the familiar, "FRROOOGGYY," as well as the usual embarrassment that leaves Froggy "more red in the face than green." This new installment in a much loved series will please Froggy fans everywhere and create some new ones. - Terri Norstrom, Cook Memorial Public Library District, Libertyville, IL (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Froggy's mom agrees to let him have a pet, and after a little convincing, Froggy leaves the animal shelter with a dog. Froggy says he understands the responsibilities of taking care of a dog, but training a dog is harder than he thought. Child-friendly illustrations and a slew of quirky sound effects make this relatable story a great read-aloud. (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Froggy returns for another minor adventure in his well-documented life with this 23rd outing. This time, Froggy wants to get a dog. His mother reluctantly agrees to the idea of a pet, though she thinks a dog would be too messy. After breakfast, Froggy, his mother and baby sister Pollywogilina set off together for the animal shelter, where they examine different kinds of pets. His mother suggests a bunny, white mice or even a baby alligator. But Froggy craves a canine companion, and he falls in love with a gray dog with "sweet chocolate brown eyes" that even his mother finds irresistible. They take the dog home, and as Froggy learns how to care for Doggy, he discovers that supervising a bouncy dog is not as easy as he first thought. The text is not particularly funny, offering a couple of stale setups with a pooper-scooper, as well as an episode in which Doggy drags out Mom's pink underpants in front of Froggy's friend Frogilina. Cheery illustrations in watercolor and pencil do their best to add to the humor with amusing expressions on the characters' faces and jaunty poses that capture Froggy's confident personality. Die-hard Froggy fans may enjoy his latest small adventure, but this doesn't offer anything new in the crowded let's-get-a-dog pack. (Picture book. 3-7)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Froggy knows what he wants and it's NOT a bunny, an alligator, or mice! In this twenty-third book about the beloved amphibian, London delivers a quickly moving episode centered on a desire that's near and dear to most children a dog. The familiar onomatopoeic words are ever present, as are the elongated ones: FRROOGGYY! Dog training is Mom's top priority, and Froggy learns quickly that gaining obedience from a dog is not quickly accomplished. Even a loving pet can produce some embarrassing moments. Peppy illustrations capture Froggy with his new pup, as well as his disdain for the dreaded pooper-scooper. This one won't disappoint his loyal fans.--Edmundson, Martha Copyright 2014 Booklist
