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I’m a fan of Len Foley’s books, and this sounds like another good one. The clever illustrations are always my favorite part. Thanks for the lovely review.
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This book sounds adorable. I love children's books and am impressed when the cartoon characters are superimposed over actual photographs. Definitely a good read for the younger readers.
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It may be considered acceptable in your country, but people in mine won't find anything humorous or hilarious in title similar to current book. Especially one intended for children. It will be seen not only as bad joke, but really bad manners as well. I am passing it without regrets.
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I love children's books especially when the drawings are beautiful and entertaining. Add to this are the lessons one can get from the simple stories, regardless of the reader's age. A frog in a toilet!
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This book sounds adorable! I think I would have loved it as a kid! Toilet humor is always a guaranteed laugh! Great review!
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I read one of his other books and found it just as entertaining as this one. They're very unique and funny, making it a great gift for any child!
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I love the snorkeling potato. I'd gift this to my daughter on Christmas. I love the colours. I think my girl would love the frog. I like this book very much. Very much.
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I reviewed his Four Funny Potatoes book. This one looks like fun too.
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I like the idea of superimposing cartoons over real pictures to create a single message in a way that is humorous. This is a great review!
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Your review is excellent! :D You described the wondrous illustrations and the premise of the story without giving away too much. I agree with your personal note: I also have a fear of small animals getting flushed down the toilet.
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From a sampling, this seems like an nice children's story, especially for parents of young children. I am not part of desired or expected demographic for this book, but it was nice to read something different. Well done.
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I've never read any of Foley's books but it sounds like an accident prone frog, cleaning dog, and lifeguard peanut would make quite the splash!
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First of all I am loving the front cover! The illustration is hilarious and I'm sure it'll really grab children's attenion. I do enjoy reading this style of book with my girls, the humour that accompanies its messages keeps their attention and entertains them throughout. Thank you for your review.
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The title of this book is really hilarious. A toilet of places to swim? Foley's books are always fun and interesting. I'll definitely be reading this one.
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Post by Katherine Smith »

I have not heard of Len Foley, but I will try to get my hands on some of his books. I like that the illustrations are so beautifully done and there was a mixture of different kinds of characters. I am not typically a fan of toilet humor, but in this instance it sounds like something that I would find very funny. I cannot wait for another one of his books to be reviewed.
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