Margo's Musings: What Will Frog Decide to Do?

My little sister, Margo, loves frogs and mimicked them all summer. It was no surprise when she went right for There’s Nothing to Do when she saw it on display at our local library. Not only does it have a big frog on the cover, but she’s already read I Don’t Want to Be a Frog by Dev Petty and loved it.   

Frog doesn’t want to do anything. Swimming, nah. Play with toys, nope. He has an excuse for every suggestion from his family. When he goes to his friends to help him find something to do, he's even more frustrated. Nothing anyone says appeals to him. It seems that just because a friend wants to do something, it doesn’t mean that Frog wants to do it too. He realizes the day is almost over, and he didn’t do anything at all. He's distraught until someone asks him why he has to do “something”. They tell him to put NOTHING on his to do list, and then check it off when he’s done. 

Will Frog like doing nothing? Will he get anything out of it? I bet you know the answer, but you should read the book to find out exactly what happens.

Image copyright Mike Boldt, 2017, text copyright Dev Petty, 2017

There’s Nothing to Do written by Dev Petty and illustrated by Mike Boldt is a book that will make you laugh. We all know someone like Frog who can’t find something to do, but they won't take any suggestions. I love how Frog realized that doing nothing is not only okay, but a lot of fun! I look around and think people seem stressed, always busy doing something, but there is joy and peace in not being busy. People would be happier if they watched the sky or sat and enjoyed the sound of nature each day. 

The book has beautiful pictures with bright colors and appealing images. I think that parents, teachers and babysitters would want this book on hand for the times that kids are feeling anxious to be busy. Best of all- I think after reading the book people everywhere should put “NOTHING” on their to do lists. What an accomplishment! Next time my sister is feeling antsy, I can tell her to be like Frog and do nothing! I am sure she'll give a few "ribbits" while she does it, but she'll do it and feel happy. 

Image copyright Mike Boldt, 2017, text copyright Dev Petty, 2017

Has anyone else read There’s Nothing to Do?  Or have you read another book by Dev Petty? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Listen to the story being read aloud here!

Happy reading!
~ F

Answer to Fairday's Riddle: Nothing To Do

Excellent guessing, Riddlers! This week we're sitting with boredom. Tune in Monday to find out how the answer ties into the story. See you all around the book block. ~F

Feeling antsy? Nothing to do? Twiddling thumbs for your cue? Having no plans set in motion amplifies a lack of commotion. It seems without this tumultuous buzz ping pong energy is static and fuzz. Focus wanes like the sliver moon, but sit with it still and it's full soon. No care to silence nor word to wind— by law of creation, ennui must rescind.

What am I referring to? Answer: Boredom

Fairday's Riddles: Volume I 

Make time to riddle and rhyme!

62 original riddles and illustrations

Fairday's Riddle: What To Do?

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme? I don't have this problem often, but when I do, I just think about photons for a second and the feeling passes. :) ~ F

Feeling antsy? Nothing to do? Twiddling thumbs for your cue? Having no plans set in motion amplifies a lack of commotion. It seems without this tumultuous buzz ping pong energy is static and fuzz. Focus wanes like the sliver moon, but sit with it still and it's full soon. No care to silence nor word to wind— by law of creation, ennui must rescind.

What am I referring to? Stop by Friday for the answer.