An attempt to make frog soup, a witchs favorite treat, spells disaster during a cooking show when a key ingredient refuses to cooperate with the enchanting chef. . . . Lyall paces this mischievous story deliciously with well-timed page turns and repetition . . . Brosgol, meanwhile, makes excellent use of both white space and multipanel pages to enhance the comedic experience. . . . An all-seasons recipe for storytime success as readers will root for the frazzled witch to work her way out of a hilarious pickle. Booklist (starred review)
After heating the cauldron and adding spices and veggies, [ a witch] reaches for the pičce de resistance: a spoonful of frogs. Unfortunately for her, but hilariously for readers, the would-be ingredients repeatedly, cleverly hop away, evading the stew, stirring up trouble, and ultimately providing inspiration for a brand-new recipe. Lyalls spare, mostly restrained text uses ear-pleasing, catch-phrase-worthy repetition and variation (Put. The FROGS. On. The SPOON) while Brosgols retro-chic, increasingly frazzled digital illustrations are a chefs-kiss of comic timing. Horn Book (starred review)
Frog Soup [ is] a witchs favorite treat . . . The glamorous witch filming this TV segment, however, quickly discovers that frogs are not the easiest thing to get onto a spoon. . . . Surefire ingredients for a giggly storytime. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review)
[ A witch] demonstrates how to make frog soup in this humorous picture book tutorial. But after tossing in various veggies, the key ingredientthe titular froggy spoonfulrefuses to cooperate. . . . The wily, hop-happy frogs escape from their tank, then prove subsequently and continually elusive. . . . Ideal for fans of cooking showsor any kid who gets the giggles from seeing a flustered adult trying to hold it together. Publishers Weekly
[ A witch] hosts her TV show . . . Todays episode involves a demonstration on how to make Frog Soup. . . . Expecting the frog to stay on the spoon is her undoing as she tries to remain professional and keep her cool. . . . This entertaining tale is a humorous look at how well-laid plans can sometimes go awry, and it will tickle childrens silly bones. School Library Journal
Who knew soup-making was such an aerobic activity? . . . . Its tough to add a spoonful of frogs when the ingredient in question has other plans that include hopping, jumping, and, ultimately, escaping. Thanks to a little culinary magic, however, the day is saved with a briny substitution that pleases both the witch and their new froggy friends. . . . Storytellers will have audiences in stitches with this delectable delight, and children will giggle with each new frenzied attempt of the witch to place the frogs on the spoon. . . . Delicious fun for everyoneeven frogs! Kirkus Reviews
