Rosie the Ribeter: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

The True Story of the Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County The World Champion BullFrog Jumper This exciting children's animal book follows the story of an amazing bullfrog! Meet Rosie, the Ribeter who set the world record for triple-jumping in May 1986 at 21 feet 5 ¾ inches. Her record has stood for over 30 years. This is her story book. It all started with Mark Twain and his famous story, “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.” After it was published, the Calaveras County fair started the Jumping Frog Jubilee™, which has run since 1928. Over the years, the frogs have jumped farther. Why? Scientists say it’s because of the frog jockeys, the men and women who catch and jump the frogs. Children's Animal Book about an Amazing Amphibian This nonfiction illustrated picture book is perfect to pair with any Mark Twain short story or novel. Back matter of this children's animal book includes information about the American Bullfrog, a brief biography of Mark Twain, and discuss