The Secret of the Stone Frog    by David Nytra Order:  USA  Can Candlewick, 2012 (2012) Hardcover      Reviewed by Ricki Marking-Camuto Although aimed at children, The Secret of the Stone Frog by David Nytra can be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates a good fantasy adventure and whimsical black-and-white artwork. It tells the story of two siblings who awake to find themselves in the middle of a forest rather than their bedroom. A stone frog tells them how to get home, but along the way, they get into a few scrapes with a myriad of creatures. Nytra's illustrations call to mind Tenniel's illustrations of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and this graphic novel does have a Wonderland-like quality to it. Although a simple story, The Secret of the Stone Frog has wonderful depth and the end is very open to interpretation, leaving me looking for at least one last panel. This is a book that can be enjoyed by both children and parents alike. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews