A frog stuck in muck calls on the reader for help in this hilarious swampy adventure!

Disaster! Finiligus Frog is stuck in the muck, and only you can save him! As he sinks into the slimy swamp, Finiligus hatches all kinds of wild ideas to escape. Maybe that stick? Or that nice clean bedsheet? When nothing works, some unexpected creatures show up to lend a hand. That hawk looks friendly… doesn’t it? Packed with laugh-out-loud rhymes, striking illustrations, and outrageous action, this interactive adventure pulls readers right into the story. Will Finiligus ever escape this boggy mess? A hilariously lively romp that’ll have kids giggling—and maybe just a little grubby, too!

• Fourth-wall-breaking narration draws readers in, encouraging interaction, prediction, and engagement.
• High-energy, rhyming text supports language development and read-aloud appeal in classrooms and homes.
• Bold, expressive illustrations burst with personality and visual humour, keeping readers captivated through every muddy twist.

Josiah Smith writes from the Southern Forests region of Western Australia. With a Bachelor of Arts in History and finishing a Master of Teaching at Murdoch University, he was inspired to write after seeing the wonder in his daughter’s eyes while reading to her. Surrounded by ancient forests, wild rivers, and vibrant communities, he writes stories inspired by people and their engagement with the natural world. Josiah is passionate about storytelling and creating memorable shared experiences between reader and child.

Matteo Gaggia lives in Perugia, Italy. He currently works as a freelance children’s book illustrator and has worked for several prominent publishing houses in Italy and around the world. He loves to read, go to the cinema, and collect vintage objects.

RRP: AUD 26.99 / GBP £12.99 / USD $18.99

Format: Hardback

ISBN: 978-1-80036-108-9