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FREDDY THE FROGCASTER AND THE TERRIBLE TORNADO by Janice Dean "The Weather Machine", illustrated by Russ Cox Regnery Kids, 2016 ISBN: 978-1-62157-469-9 Ages 6-10 Picture Book Source: publisher for review All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Get ready for a whirlwind of adventure with Freddy the Frogcaster when a famous storm chaser visits Lilypad! In her fourth book, well-known meteorologist Janice Dean tackles some scary weather. Freddy the Frogcaster is faced with one of the most ferocious and devastating kinds of weather: the tornado. Young readers will learn all about how big storms occur and produce some of nature's most destructive weather. Chock-full of storm science lessons in the back, children and adults alike will learn valuable life-saving information. As Freddy reminds us, please be prepared and know what to do and where to go when the next bad storm comes your way! REVIEW Freddy helps his town get ready more n...

FREDDY THE FROGCASTER AND THE HUGE HURRICANE by Janice Dean, illustrated by Russ Cox Regnery Kids, 2015 ISBN: 978-1-62157-260-2 Picture Book Source: publisher for review All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Freddy the Frogcaster is tracking the weather at Frog News Network when he realizes a huge hurricane is coming! Can the town of Lilypad prepare for the storm in time? Can Freddy report the weather on TV and make sure his family and friends are safe? Fox News Meteorologist Janice Dean "The Weather Machine" continues her beloved Freddy the Frogcaster series in this whirlwind adventure that will leave readers with lasting real-life advice on how to prepare for hurricane season. REVIEW Freddy the Frogcaster returns to help his town and the local tv weather team face an oncoming hurricane.  But can he use his skills to share what he knows or will his fear of being in the spotlight get the better of him. Dean does a nice job integrating...

FREDDY THE FROGCASTER by Janice Dean, illustrated by Russ Cox Regnery Kids, 2013 ISBN: 978-1-62157-084-4 Picture Book Grades 1-3 Source: publisher for review All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Freddy the Frog loves learning about the weather, and he’s known for having the best predictions in town. But what happens when the town picnic is almost ruined by a storm that catches the local frogcaster by surprise? Freddie has to step in to save the day! Well-known Fox News broadcast meteorologist Janice Dean pens this exciting and hilarious tale about an aspiring weathercaster who can’t keep his eyes off the sky. Children and adults will love the charming frog world Freddy lives in, and the fun science lessons he shares, with an activities section in the back. REVIEW Freddy the Frogcaster is a really fun way to learn about weather and the science of predicting it.  Freddy is a frog that loves the weather.  With the help of his family he ...