The Dave Books
Great for the Reluctant Reader
This book was great for catching the interest of my son who is somewhat of a reluctant reader.
[Dave and the Frog]
I liked the book illustrations but....
I was drawn to the beautiful illustrations of this book but there’s an element of the story which sits uncomfortably with me. The boy sees a frog at the pond and he then chases it as he wants it as a pet. Upon capturing it his mother says he can take the frog home but he must take care of it. Despite it eventually being returned to its natural habitat, I disliked the way the boy behaved and how his mother agreed he could take it. We should not be encouraging children that they can remove a creature from its natural habitat based on our own selfish desires. It’s just not something i feel comfortable reading to my daughter. Shame as the book is very beautiful otherwise and i enjoy all of our other TGATB books.
[Dave and the Frog]
Frogs as pets
This book was a good story but a bit less exciting than others from TGTB. It is listed as a 1A but I’d nearly put it in the book bundle C or D. Its pretty easy and overall a great story but less descriptive than a typical level 1 book. The story is about a boy who (although he has a whole farm of animals) wants a frog as a pet. The mother allows him to catch the frog and take care of it but soon the boy realizes a wild animal should stay in the wild and can take care of itself better there. The end moral of the story is great and can resonate with many but the story line leading to the end is a little drawn out and basic
[Dave and the Frog]
Great book for after the boxes A-D
This was a good transition from the A-D boxes books. Others have been a bit harder, but this cute story was just right.
[Dave and the Frog]
Love it!
My kindergartener loved this book! The pictures are beautiful and we especially loved how kind Dave was to the frog. Highly recommend!
[Dave and the Frog]
Level 1B
Come outside with Dave as he catches a frog, helps friends find their lost pets, and watches birds’ nests in spring! Fun and adventure await Dave and his family in every book. With colorful, whimsical illustrations and simple, but engaging text, the Dave Books show the excitement of exploring nature and the delight of God’s creation.
The Dave Books include the following:
- Dave and the Frog by Jenny Phillips
- Dave and the Jeep by Gracie Phillips
- Dave and the Storks by Jenny Phillips
Perfect for building skill and confidence in beginning readers, The Dave Books are level 1B original publications for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They may be read in any order.
Individual Dave Books
The Dave Books Include
Dave and the Frog by Jenny Phillips
Details:Dave would love nothing more than a pet just for himself. When he finds a frog at the pond, he thinks that his dreams have come true! Come along with Dave as he learns to care for his new pet and the adventures that await in having a pet frog!
43 pages
Dave and the Jeep by Gracie Phillips
Details:Oh no! Gran’s cat is missing! Ride along with Dave and his family as they find fun, adventure, and more in their search for Gran’s lost cat.
46 pages
Dave and the Storks by Jenny Phillips
Details:Dave loves to play ball and watch birds in the spring, but he does NOT love spiders. Come outside and play with Dave and see the storks and robins build their nests. But watch out for that spider!
46 pages
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