Buggy and the Blue Frog

By LeAnne DeShazo and Renee Smith

Buggy and the Blue Frog is a story about a little girl who has a colorful imagination. She is brave and precocious and loves adventure. Buggy has no trouble making friends and she is always quick to help others. She learns a valuable lesson while on her adventure with her new friend, Wiley.

“As a parent of nine children, Smith has extensive knowledge of the sorts of topics and writing styles that can capture a child's attention. The characters in her story have funny names—such as Mrs. Smelly Cat and Chocolate—that children are sure to find delightful.”

“Children often struggle to find their own voice; many of them keep silent when confronted with troubling situations such as feeling left out or socially awkward. Smith's work can serve as a helpful springboard for parents to discuss these issues with their youngsters and help them find their own voice.”

 Awarded with the Gold Seal logo of Literary Excellence by The US Review of Books

 “Buggy and the Blue Frog by Renee Smith is a children’s picture book about the importance of being yourself. This cute story has a good moral with lovable characters. Smith’s characters are enjoyable, each with their own personality. With delightful characters and a great moral, Buggy and the Blue Frog will please children.”

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Nov 11, 2013
• ISBN: 9781490717579

LeAnne DeShazo

Renee Smith is a mother of nine children and currently has eighteen grandchildren. At the age of two she started dance lessons and became a professional ballet dancer. She has appeared in numerous theatrical shows throughout her life and was a member of the Memphis Symphony Chorus for many years. She also performed professionally with the Memphis Opera and choreographed for the Memphis Beethoven Club’s summer operetta performances. Her love of children, dance, and music inspired her to begin writing children’s books in hopes of teaching children valuable lessons in life.

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