FICTION

Scritch Scratch Scraww Plop!

by Kitty CROWTHER
Scritch Scratch Scraww Plop! illus. by Kitty Crowther. 40p. Enchanted Lion. 2015. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781592701797.
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PreS-Gr 2—Jeremy is a young frog who is afraid of the dark. When the sun sets, he and his parents share a cozy bedtime ritual. But when the lights go out, Jeremy hears "scritch, scratch, scraww, plop!" and heads for his parents' bedroom. At last, Jeremy's dad hears the same thing, and so together father and son go outside to find out where the noise is coming from. Soon, they learn that the "scritch, scratch, scraww, plop!" is caused by other pond inhabitants. Jeremy is no longer afraid of the dark as he and his dad curl up on a lily pad for a good night's sleep with night noises all around. Illustrations, which appear to be colored pencil, provide a soft, cozy atmosphere, successfully presenting a watery world at nighttime.
VERDICT Though the idea is not particularly original, this is a fine addition to the canon of books to soothe nighttime fears.
Reviewed by Maria B. Salvadore, formerly at District of Columbia Public Library
Nighttime-averse frog Jeremy hears noises under his bed. When his skeptical dad tries sleeping in Jeremy's bed, he discovers that his son is correct, and the two investigate. This story is purposeful but doesn't skimp on familial affection. A marvelous visual: as would suit any frog family, a few inches of water cover the floors of their cozy, den-like home.
 , Feb 01, 2016

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