Who knew Og was a singer, poet and songwriter?

Certainly not Humphrey. But in Life According to Og the Frog, we learn that songwriting is just one of the many talents he’s brought from the swamp to Room 26.

In the book, there are five songs that Og has written. And you can sing along, using the melodies of familiar songs. Check the back of the book to to find the name of the tune

to fit the song.

Want to practice? Here’s a song that’s not in the book. In it, Og sings about wise Want to practice? Here’s a song that’s not in the book. In it, Og sings about wise Granny Greenleaf, who taught froggy life skills to the tads in the swamp. Just sing along to the tune of Old McDonald Had a Farm. Come on … all together now!

Granny Greenleaf all day long,Ee-aye-ee-aye-oh.

Leads us in a happy song.Ee-aye-ee-aye-oh.

With a BOING-BOING here and a BOING-BOING there.With a BOING-BOING here and a BOING-BOING there.Here a BOING, there a BOING, everywhere a BOING-BOING,

Granny Greenleaf all day long,Ee-aye-ee-aye-oh!

SWAMP SONGS

©2018, Betty G. Birney