Webster is desperate for visitors to his lonely pond. But with no new friends showing up to meet him, the well-known frog's wild Redwood Forest home feels scarily empty. So when an eager group of young toads shows up, he begs them to stay... even though they don't all look like he expected.

Trying to enjoy the company, Webster dare not share that his webbed toes are tied by a dangerous deal. And after he spots an ominous wriggle or two in the lotus flowers, he's nervous about what will happen next.

What secrets lurk in the shadows of his legend?

Kirsten Joan was diagnosed with MS in 1999 and has spent years as an educator and counselor for children and adults. Now she's using the pages of A Bullfrog Among Us and its follow-up discussion questions to help gently introduce youngsters to the ideas of character flaws, physical disability, and other serious subjects.

A Bullfrog Among Us is a humorous middle grade adventure and part of the GRIT tales world. If you or your child like engaging characters, inclusive stories, and books that prompt important conversations, then you'll love Kirsten Joan's slightly dark fable.