Waiting for the Sky: Tales of the Durham Frog
- ISBN-10
- 0692317740
- ISBN-13
- 9780692317747
- Pages
- 48
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-11-08
- Author
- Glenn Coats
Description
"Waiting for the Sky" centers around two friends (an orange fish and the Durham Frog) who share a pond with other animals. The orange fish is very wise and helps the Durham Frog as he wonders about the world around him. The orange fish helps the frog understand that a drought is causing their pond to shrink. The Durham Frog goes on to learn about cowboys, fishing, and the arrival of a dragonfly. In chapter four, he sees children for the first time. The bond between friends grows stronger with each new adventure as well as the realization that life is fascinating close to home. "Waiting for the Sky" is intended for adult literacy students to read aloud to both children and grandchildren. It provides opportunities to use basic vocabulary words as well as chances to rehearse dialogue with both phrasing and expression.
