A Spoonful of Frogs

In this lively picture book by Casey Lyall, a confident witch hosts her own cooking show and sets out to demonstrate the perfect recipe for Frog Soup. There is, however, one troublesome step—adding a single spoonful of live frogs. Each time the witch nears the pot, the frogs leap away, triggering slap-stick chases through her cottage and garden. As chaos mounts and the audience looks on, the witch’s frustration grows until she finally abandons the recipe in favor of grilled-cheese sandwiches shared with her green escapees. With spirited illustrations by Vera Brosgol, the story delivers laughs while quietly modeling patience, resilience, and creative problem-solving.