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The meaning of the frog’s relaxed “AAHH!” changes when almost captured by a boy and his dog. As the frog escapes the boy and various predators the same letters are used with different meaning until the frog returns to his relaxed “AAHH!”  Four letters in different order change meaning to create a rollicking and ultimately satisfying story: “AAHH!”

Frog meets fly. Frog eats fly — in each of four stories. Cartoon illustration in comic book style, are fast, funny, and very satisfying. Story predictability and comic drawings make readers realize the absurdity and humor in the tale.

Marcel Duchamp was full of surprises. In fact, some would consider him irreverent or even a crackpot. Through collage illustrations and informal text scattered on full pages, readers and budding artists are asked to consider what makes art.  Slightly irreverent and quite delightful.

“Time to make art? Hmm…” begins this engaging exploration of what art is, isn’t, and could be. Childlike illustrations are used to ask and answer questions while introducing a wide range of art and styles from around the world. Brief information about the art and artists concludes this dynamic look at human creativity.