Froggy is just a small, slimy guy trying to navigate the big wide pond, and there's no end of sticky situations for him to get caught up in this young comic!

A small pond like any other lies in the forest, but dwelling in this pond is no ordinary Froggy. He's a little bit of a klutz, and making friends with local wizards, falling foul of picnicking humans, and befriending giant fish are all in a day's work for this slimy guy. Learning how to deal with big feelings, big magic spells, and big fish in the big world can be a lot for a little frog, but he's not giving up any time soon.

"The world often feels so big, when in reality it is filled by little moments of joy, wonder and loss. Finding your pond-mates and growing with them is THE big adventure filled with little adventures we all need. That is the lesson Froggy and his gemstone hued watercolor world shows the reader." - Artist of Namesake and Author of Crow Time

"This offbeat graphic novel by Walshe (Abby: Curled Up and On a Roll) follows young Froggy, a lovable and clumsy amphibian with a big heart and even bigger feelings, as he experiences moments of loneliness, wonder, frustration. and joy across a series of bravery-inspiring and connection-inciting events. "Today's the day, Froggy shouts as he gathers his belongings and makes his way to the stream, where his parents and neighbors see him off on an adventure. Though he's immediately snatched up by a hungry bird, Froggy manages to escape certain doom and soon finds himself journeying to the bottom of a pond with new friend Fishtopher. As Froggy later makes his way through the forest depicted as a whimsical land of magic and wonder--he happens upon various other smiling, gently rounded wood land inhabitants across an episodic narrative that balances dry humor in a letter to his parents, Froggy notes that he's "too young for my spine to be so angry") with quiet moments of emotional reflection. Fluid and vibrantly colorful jewel-toned illustrations enhance the plucky, positive spirit of this series-starting adventure that feels like a splash of refreshing water on a hot summer's day. Ages 7-up. (Aug.)" - Publisher's Weekly

"Young Froggy is ready for adventure. He's lived in the same familiar pond setting with his parents for his entire life and today is the day he goes in exploration of new experiences. During his travels, Froggy makes new friends, travels to the depths of the pond, helps all sorts of forest creatures, eats all kinds of tasty food he's never tried before (including a legendary corn dog), and even encounters humans for the first time-with both good and not-so-good results. When Froggy is suddenly captured by a wizard, things look grim, but before long, he realizes the wizard just needs his help. A comical narrator adds wry commentary to the very silly adventures as determined, guileless Froggy faces the ups and downs of venturing out into the unknown. Soft but vibrant colors, rounded figure design, and lots of entertaining background details in the large panels give this abundant appeal for repeat reads, and the gentle lesson about bravery in the face of new things is a great one for the target age group." - Booklist