Cotton Candy and the Big Mouth Frog

Posted: May 14th, 2010 | Filed under: All Submitted Stories, Animals

By Bonnie H.

Once there was a frog that was born with a BIG mouth. It was so big he talked funny. When he greeted new friends he always said “HI THERE, I AM THE BIG MOUTH FROG, WHAT IS YOUR NAME?”

Big Mouth Frog had lots of friends, but he was looking for someone special. Someone that was okay with his “big” mouth. One day when he went to the pond, he saw a beautiful frog. She was all kinds of colors — green, pink, purple and yellow. He had never seen such a pretty frog.  So, he hopped on over and said, “HI THERE, I AM THE BIG MOUTH FROG, WHAT IS YOUR NAME?”

The girl frog said, “Hi Big Mouth Frog, my name is Cotton Candy.”

Big Mouth Frog said, “Oh, that is a pretty name!”

The two of them became big buddies. Each day Big Mouth Frog would visit Cotton Candy and they would play all day around the pond and in the nearby woods. One day he decided he wanted to take Cotton Candy to the Fair that was in town.

“HI THERE COTTON CANDY, WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO TO THE FAIR WITH ME?”

Well, Cotton Candy did not know what the Fair was, but she said, “Sure, Big Mouth Frog!”

So the two of them took off for their new Fair adventure. When they arrived, Cotton Candy could not believe all the lights and sounds of the Fair. She could immediately smell the food, and asked Big Mouth Frog for something to eat.

Big Mouth Frog thought for a moment, and then asked, “How about trying some cotton candy?”

“Sure, but what is it?”

Big Mouth Frog said, “You will see.”

So, he ordered some pink cotton candy and handed it over to Cotton Candy. Well, she LOVED IT! She ate the entire stick of Cotton Candy.  When she finished, she had the biggest, baddest, stickiest lips you have EVER seen. Her lips were so sticky that before she knew it, bugs started sticking to them. Big Mouth Frog did not know WHAT to do. Cotton Candy started crying because she thought Big Mouth Frog was acting like she was ugly.

Big Mouth Frog said, “WHAT IS WRONG COTTON CANDY? WHY ARE YOU CRYING?”

“You think I am ugly with my sticky lips!”

“NO, I THINK YOU HAVE THE BIGGEST, BADDEST, STICKIEST LIPS I HAVE EVER SEEN.  NOW YOUR LIPS ARE AS BIG AS MINE!”

They both started laughing and continued their visit to the Fair. By the end of the night they had discovered that having big sticky lips helped them to catch all the bugs they could eat!! Together they decided the biggest, baddest, stickiest lips was a good thing.


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  • Debbie

    This is a great bedtime story Bonnie! I can picture wonderful illustrations to go along with it!

  • Brooke Meisel

    Pretty cool.

  • hillaryhomzie

    What a fun story! I think children will enjoy this since they are often in the situation of having sticky faces!

  • Bonnie Cox Harrison

    Thank you Hillary. My Granddaughter loves big mouth frog stories. They are quick little stories and as soon as I finish one, she says “again.” I love it…it is a sweet time with her.

  • srburton

    This bedtime story was great, it brought giggles, grins and bright faces to my childrens face. It showed them that everything/everyone is not the same and it is ok to be different. They cannot wait to go see if they can find these two frogs in their neck of the woods. GrandBonnie, you did a wonderful job and now you have two more girls waiting to hear another chapter of the story, and I rate this story with five cookies.

  • Robin B

    Great job Bonnie, such a cute story. I send 5 cookies to you

  • marcizehrer

    What a cute story! I've heard different versions of the Big Mouth Frog story. You've added new characters.

  • Laurie

    Loved it! I would love to read it using different voices.

  • Laurie

    Great story

  • Erin

    Such a cute story Bonnie!

  • henryhiner

    You have a talent – do it some more

  • Cindy

    Cute story Bonnie. My granddaughter would love the book.

  • Anne

    next time i am home, i would like to hear your telling of this story in some really good frog voices.

  • Marie D.

    Love it!!!

  • B. Wood

    Bonnie,

    This is really a cute story. I will read it to my grandsons.

    I gave you 5 cookies.

  • Cindy

    Miss Bonnie you are the biggest, baddest, bedtime story writer I know. I love it and have forwarded it to everyone I know that will appreciate it, I am sure we will track down B. W. in no time! xoxoxo

  • Tracey H

    Bonnie,

    What a cute story! I can see why you are asked to read this over and over again.

    Definitely worth 5 cookies!

  • Ann

    I can just picture you reading this! So cute!

  • Sheila Maynor

    This is so you, Bonnie. You have always been the entertainer, the grandkids must get a giggle over your stories. I'm sure your granddaughter will also rate it 5 cookies !!

  • Mamo

    Bonnie I feel like I remember you telling a story about a big mouthed frog when we were roomates! Am I right?
    I agree that this story could have some fantastic illustrations and also be a book that kids would like.
    One spelling note: stickest be replaced with stickiest.

  • sleepbetter.org

    Thanks for the typo catch, Mamo — I fixed it!

  • Bonnie C Harrison

    Thanks Mamo and yes I have made up these big mouth stories for years. Thanks for reading my story.

  • Bonnie C Harrison

    Thank you SleepBetter.org for fixing my error.

  • sleepbetter.org

    No problem!

  • LuAnn

    Loved it Bon!

  • SAM @ Sparkpeople

    GREAT STORY !

  • SAM @ Sparkpeople

    GREAT STORY !

  • Cindy Tyson Hendrick

    That a great bedtime story Bonnie and I'm sure Emma enjoyed it.

  • Susan Griffith

    This is a really cute story! I give you 5 cookies!

  • Elizabeth Lamb

    you are always so creative and good with kids! you always impress me!

  • Grandmamma

    Bonnie,
    This is a very cute bedtime story. I know that Emma must really enjoy your reading it to her. I think I'll ask her to tell me the story the next time I see her.

  • http://www.hillaryhomzie.com/ Hillary Homzie

    Congrats on the success of your story! I'm so excited for you!
    Hillary Homzie
    Storytelling Expert, Sleepbetter.org

  • Patty Ryan

    Adorable

  • David

    My 6 year old will absolutely love this story, I've printed it out and will read to her this evening, she's pretty good at giving reviews which I will try and share on this thread sometime tomorrow.

  • Dana

    Hey Bon….I would have sent you unlimited cookies, but settled for 5! You are my hero. Do you think you could come up with a bedtime story about the fairy princess that changed her name repeatedly? Love ya!

  • Bonnie Harrison

    Just read your comment. Thanks for the cookies. Can't you round up some HCA votes for my story? I am struggling in 2nd place. Would love to win the illustrations. Now, about that other story you want me to write. I am not sure a child could hold their attention through that many name changes. Thanks again for your vote. Sweet dreams, buddy.

  • Mmcoy

    5 cookies!

  • Reneed41

    Awesome job – what a great grandma!

  • http://tips-for-better-sleep.com/5-helpful-devices-to-stop-snoring Terry7cook

    I have to add that it is a really great story- already printed it out and used it few times my kids loved it!!!

  • Steve

    “Approve”

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