Tuesday

A frog-filled adventure unfolds on one peculiar Tuesday evening, told entirely through David Wiesner's vivid illustrations with almost no text. This Caldecott Medal-winning picture book follows the mysterious nocturnal journey of frogs who take to the skies on their lily pads. From suburban streets to living rooms, the frogs navigate through a sleeping town, encountering various residents and obstacles along their flight path. The story tracks their activities from 8 PM until dawn, capturing moments of whimsy and wonder in the darkness. The illustrations document both the main events and the amusing reactions of witnesses, including pets, late-night snackers, and townspeople who discover evidence the next morning. The book concludes with a hint at future airborne escapades. This wordless narrative explores the intersection of ordinary life with unexplainable magic, suggesting that extraordinary events might occur in the most mundane settings when no one is watching.

Readers celebrate the imaginative visuals and surreal storytelling that unfolds without text. Parents report their children spend time studying each detailed illustration and creating their own narratives. Readers appreciate: - The expressions on the frogs' faces - Hidden details that emerge on repeat readings - The open-ended nature that sparks conversations - How it engages both adults and children Common criticisms: - Some find the lack of words frustrating - A few note it's too short - Some young children get confused by the story Ratings: Goodreads: 4.3/5 (22,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.8/5 (1,200+ ratings) From reviews: "My 4-year-old points out new things each time we read it" - Amazon reviewer "The artwork draws you in but the story feels incomplete" - Goodreads user "Perfect for teaching visual literacy" - School librarian review "The silent narrative makes my kids the storytellers" - Parent reviewer

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🏆 The book won the Caldecott Medal in 1992, making it one of David Wiesner's three Caldecott Medal-winning books - a remarkable achievement shared by very few illustrators. 🎨 The entire story is told without words (except for time stamps), demonstrating the power of visual storytelling and making it accessible to readers of all languages and literacy levels. 🐸 Wiesner was inspired to create the flying frog concept after observing actual frogs at a pond near his home, combined with his fascination with the idea of levitation. 🌙 The story takes place between 8:00 PM Tuesday and 7:58 AM Wednesday, with the precise timing adding a documentary-like quality to this fantastical tale. 🎬 The book's cinematic style and seamless transitions between scenes were influenced by Wiesner's background in filmmaking and his study of storyboarding techniques.