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The Princess and the Frog (DVD)
Arrogant, carefree Prince Naveen and hardworking waitress Tiana cross paths. Prince Naveen is transformed into a frog by a conniving voodoo magician. Tiana follows suit when she decides to kiss the amphibian royalty. With the help of a trumpet-playing alligator, a Cajun firefly, and an old blind lady who lives in a boat in a tree, Naveen and Tiana must race to break the spell and fulfill their dreams.

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By David Wiesner
Frogs rise on their lily pads, float through the air, and explore the nearby houses while their inhabitants sleep.

Young Kermit is a curious, fun-loving frog who likes hanging out with his amphibious best friends. He loves the swamp, but wonders what lies beyond the tall marsh grass. When one of Kermit's friends gets nabbed by a pet store owner, Kermit leaps into action, leaving the swamp and racing to rescue his friend.
By E.D. Baker
After reluctantly kissing a frog, an awkward, fourteen-year-old princess suddenly finds herself a frog, too, and sets off with the prince to seek the means--and the self-confidence--to become human again.
By Arnold Lobel
Five tales recounting the adventures of two best friends - Frog and Toad.
By Megan McDonald
Stink has been in the Polliwog swim class for what seems like frog-ever, and still can't bear to put his face in the water. Then, one day, Stink has a close encounter with a freaky mutant frog. All of a sudden, his froggy senses are tingling!
By Willow Clark
 Croak! Don't touch these brightly colored frogs. This book introduces readers to these tropical frogs that secrete venom through their skin. As the photographs show, their colors are striking, but these are definitely some frogs that you wouldn't want to kiss!
By Nic Bishop
Nic Bishop's photographs show all different kinds of frogs, big ones, very tiny ones, frogs with beautiful colors of skin, and one frog you can see inside of.
"Jump" is the story of the oddest sport in America. For almost 100 years, thousands have gathered in Calaveras County to compete for length. The length of their leaping frog. The sport is "Frog Jumping." It's not only real, it's been around since 1928.
Written by Irene Livingston
 Illustrated by Brian Lies
Finkelhopper Frog's jogging style and wild jogging suit meet with criticism until he runs into Ruby Rabbit.
By Elizabeth Miles
Tree Frogs are amazing animals. Explore these delightful reptiles in their habitat and discover what wild world they call home. Colorful photos and detailed information make these exciting titles for introducing readers to animal behavior.
By Mo Willems
Through the seasons, whenever City Dog visits the country he runs straight for Country Frog's rock to play games with him, but during the winter things change for them both.

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