by Russell Hoban

Illustrated by Martin Baynton.

New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, (1983).

First American edition, first printing.

Contains publishers statement "First American edition" and first printing number code sequence 1 through 10.

 Endearingly illustrated from watercolors on every page by Martin Baynton.

This up-lifting children's picture-book story features a frog who feels low and lonely in the morning and works his way up to fun and happy by the end of the day.

Hoban wrote numerous award-winning adult books, notably RIDDLEY WALKER and the film adapted novel TURTLE DIARY.  His even more extensive list of highly acclaimed books were for children and young adults, notably the film adapted story THE MOUSE AND HIS CHILD.

Fine, as new, in glossy color illustrated boards; no dust jacket, as issued.

Elusive in such crisp condition.

Square octavo.

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