FROGGY EATS OUT

Jonathan London's lovable character, Froggy, continues to be incorrigible. In this episode his parents (unwisely) take him to a fancy restaurant to celebrate their anniversary. Changing his clothes ( a Froggy hallmark), behaving appropriately, and waiting at the restaurant are almost too much for Froggy's patience. John McDonough takes London's jaunty text and gives voice to its special features. He s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-s words just as the frog parents do, shares parenthetical sound effects, and whines with the best. All the while, his voice resonates with a deep, rich tone. Everyone--characters, listener, and narrator --is thrilled when the evening turns out successfully. A.R. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 02]