From the metamorphosing fairytale Frog Prince and The Tale of Jeremy Fisher, to dissections in science class, to televisions Kermit, frogs are ever-present in our childhoods. Just what is it about this slimy creature that captures our imagination? While much attention has been paid to the scientific qualities of the frog, little has been said about the large role played by this slippery amphibian in art, literature and popular culture. Charlotte Sleighs witty, readable Frog provides an entertaining and sometimes shocking account of this much-loved, and much-misunderstood animal.
