The Frog Who Wanted to See the Sea [Hardcover]

A timid frog, a small pond, and a big dream combine to create a modern fairy tale in this reissued edition ofThe Frog Who Wanted to See the Sea. In simple words and vivid illustrations, French-American author and artist Guy Billout introduces readers to a curious frog named Alice who leaves her comfortable but unchanging surroundings to embark on the adventure of a lifetime—a journey to the sea, the greatest pond of all.Guy Billout's unusual and often humorous illustrations were featured regularly inThe Atlantic Monthlyfor 24 years and continue to appear in such prominent periodicals asThe New Yorker. He has also illustrated many picture books, includingAll the World's a Stage. He lives with his wife in Fairfield, Connecticut.