Ready... Set... Frog! - (Harmony Lane Adventures) by Katharine Mitropoulos (Hardcover)

About the Book

A must-read for parents who want to inspire their children to balance self-care with helping others.

Book Synopsis

A must-read for parents who want to inspire their children to balance self-care with helping others.

Frog is determined to win the town obstacle race, but every time he tries to practice, his friends ask for his help. Torn between supporting his friends and achieving his own goal, Frog discovers that with a little creativity-and the help of his family-he can manage both.

Perfect for busy parents and educators, Ready... Set... Frog! is a delightful, five-minute story that opens up important conversations about self-care, boundaries, and prioritizing goals. With vibrant illustrations and playful moments where children can join in by shouting "FROG!", this book is an engaging read for all ages.

Part of the beloved Harmony Lane Adventures series, Ready... Set... Frog! is more than just a fun story-it's a practical tool that empowers children to take care of themselves while still being there for others.

Review Quotes

"A delightful work with a wise message about self-care." -Kirkus Reviews

"Full of heart and hijinx, Ready...Set...Frog! provides a gentle and easy to follow example of how being off-track can still be beneficial, and nudges children and their caregivers alike to make time for themselves amidst helping others." -Book Life by Publishers Weekly [Editor's Pick]

"This book will make a valuable addition to a home or classroom library." -Literary Titan [Gold Book Award Winner]

"Mitropoulos' well-crafted story, in combination with Watson's artful designs, will both teach and entertain." -Chanticleer Reviews [5 Stars: Best Book Recognition]

"A beautifully crafted story for children. It describes a fun activity, introduces many good friends and helps guide children on a subject that is a true balancing act." -Book Trib

"Ready... Set... Frog! teaches young readers that it is okay and even essential to balance your consideration for others with your own needs and models planning as a tool for managing that balance. At the same time, the ending normalizes the idea that winning is not the most important thing in life." -The Children's Book Review

"This is one of the best children's books I've ever seen." -Online Book Club

"With brightly colored and detailed artwork filling every page and engaging text skillfully written for beginning readers, this book is recommended for elementary school libraries and literacy classrooms." -Children's Literature

"Fantastic tale that masterfully teaches the importance of helping others and the art of prioritization to children." -Book Nerdection [Must Read]