Yolen, Jane. Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy. Pictures by Bruce Degen. New York: The Putnam and Grosset Group, 1986.

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Summary

The Star Warts is on a dangerous mission to an intergalactic spy convention, to find Agent 007½. Not only is he Space Fleet’s greatest spy and a master of disguise, but he is also Commander Toad’s cousin, Tip Toad. It’s essential that no other spy see Agent 007½ without his disguise. Will Commander Toad be able to recognize his cousin in time?.
 
Fans of DK Readers: LEGO Star Wars, Tom Angleberger’s Origami Yoda, and silliness will toad-ally love Commander Toad!

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My Kid Review

Jane Yolen’s Commander Toad series continues with Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy. Adults will love the word play evident throughout the book – most of which will go over the heads of the intended audience of beginning readers. There are subtle nods to Star Wars and other space-themed movies/television shows. 

The book is written with just a few words on each line – making it easier for beginning readers

Bruce Degen created a variety of blackline and full color illustrations for the book. They compliment the text well. 

Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy would be a good addition to the early reader section of a K-12 Christian school library. 

I received a complimentary copy of Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy. This is my honest review. 

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