Betty G. Birney

OVER 3 MILLION SOLD: We have shipped almost 3.5 million books in the middle grade Humphrey series, and the stories from Og's perspective attract the same readers as Humphrey, and appeal to new readers as well.

THE IMPORTANCE OF EMPATHY: From taking the time to understand a mean gym teacher's perspective and encouraging campers to feel more confident in themselves, Og shows readers that empathy is sometimes all you need to be a frog-tastic helper and friend.

TRYING SOMETHING NEW CAN BE TOUGH: Og's gentle commentary on homesick campers struggling to adapt to a new environment will remind kids of how tough new situations can be, but how accepting change is the key to lots of new adventures.

S.T.E.A.M. SUPERSTAR: Og is poetic AND scientific. He writes songs about his hopes and dreams, life in the swamp, and they can all be sung to familiar tunes.

One School, One Book STAR-IN-THE-MAKING: Life According to Og the Frog is becoming a favorite l in the program and the Spanish edition will make many more schools and districts choose to read about Og together.

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON A FAMILIAR STORY: Og's fresh, froggy narrative follows many of the events in Summer According to Humphrey, and kids and teachers will love comparing the different POVs.