Genre:
Children's books, mental health, psychology, self-acceptance
Buy Link:
https://froggygirlbook.com/Publication Date:
July 15, 2025
Book Blurb:
Froggy Girl tells the story of a little girl who wished she was a frog and everyone in her life wanted to please her wishes. Her parents believed the best thing they could do for her is to buy her froggy clothes. Then, her teacher gave her a froggy flag in class. Her school friends wanted to be nice so they pretended she was a frog too.
But, when the little girl tried to do all the froggy things, she couldn't do them. She couldn't swim with the frogs or catch a fly and she started to feel lonely. Even though everyone supported her decision to be a frog, she still got sad.
Then, she met a wise turtle who helped her realize that living a lie doesn't make anyone happy, and that she is a beautiful little girl. Once she learned to embrace who she really is and stop pretending to be someone else, she finally felt true happiness.
The First Line/Book Beginnings
There once was a girl who said she was a frog, not a chicken, cow, cat, or dog.
The Friday 56
She tried to make frog sounds, but that was hard. She went swimming with the other frogs but didn't get far.
About the Author
Pamela Garfield-Jaeger is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience with children and families.
Pamela noticed that there are so many children's books that teach children that they could be born in the wrong body, so she wanted to write a book that teaches children that they are born right. She believes in teaching children self-acceptance, and that's what her rhyming book is all about.
Nicolas Blooms is full of fruity passion to create ways for people to spark the deeper, magical wisdom within their hearts. After graduating from art and design college, he co-created a children's book series, You Can't Steal My Smile, with his friend Kim O, a relational soul coach, who empowers children to root their inner resilience.
Despite tumbling down a twisty, dark road, he heard the song of his soul call him back toward the path of love, peace, and joy. It's totally possible to be the love you desire to see in the world.
Book Blogger Hop
18th - 24th - What is your opinion on modern artists' interpretations of deceased authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Louisa May Alcott, Charles Dickens, and Jane Austen? Do you think these interpretations represent the authors correctly, or do they disrespect the authors? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)
It depends on the author. I believe most authors treat such story inspirations with respect. For instance, I reviewed a book called Humbug last December. Here is the book's blurb.
Blurb
A Christmas Carol shows us one terrible day in Ebenezer Scrooge’s life, but have you ever wondered what came before his fateful encounter with the ghosts of Christmas time? What happened to turn him into the scowling, penny-pinching old man we think we know so well?
There is so much more to this character—possibly more than Charles Dickens himself could ever have imagined.
Scrooge has compelling reasons for hating Christmas, for rejecting his fiancée and his precious nephew, and for employing Tiny Tim’s father, despite his obvious incompetence. He is a doting uncle, beloved brother, successful businessman, and passionate lover, but a dark secret puts both him and his loved ones at risk. Scrooge struggles to embrace his true self and live in defiance of the Victorian era’s repressive moral standards. Soul-crushing losses and his own destructive choices shape his fate into a twisted path of sorrow, frustration, and uncertainty—but also happiness, fulfillment, and love.
Scrooge’s own words sum it up best: “How delightfully queer life is.”
Some people might take exception to an author interpreting a well-known character from a classic story like A Christmas Carol as bisexual or gay, but I don't think that is the case. I believe the story treated Scrooge respectfully while offering a plausible explanation for his bitterness. I gave the book a five-star rating.
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