Hello! I’m E.J. Wheatley and I write books for kids

My first book, Murphy and the Frog Orchestra, is out—and so far, readers are loving it.

See what people are saying about it on Goodreads and Amazon. Then, grab a copy of your own!

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From happy readers

Michelle B., Amazon

The richly colored illustrations, sweet story and easy rhyming text are so perfect together. This is a wonderful simple reader for children to begin learning reading as their parents read the prose out loud. Lovely little book!

Claire R., Amazon

This story is a favorite in our household because of the detailed illustrations, rhyming story, and unique details. There's something new to discover each time you read it! Highly recommend this for children (and parents!) of all ages who like to use their imagination.

Andrea S., Goodreads

All kids meed to hear poetry and this short book reminds us that we all are curious as to what strange sounds go on around us. Murphy is awakened by a different noise and he trots off to find it and is surprised to find the Frog Orchestra. Curiosity satisfied, he goes back to bed. Sometimes, the answer is simple. 5/5

Carol, Goodreads

One of my favorite kinds of stories, when animals are portrayed to do what humans do, the frogs playing in an orchestra were so cute. I liked the singing crickets and the overall illustrations and colors used in the story. 5/5

Jamie B., Goodreads

This whimsical, beautifully illustrated story explains what's behind the sounds of frogs and crickets we hear during a summer night. No, it is not just the occasional frog or small set of crickets. Instead, it's a full-on frog orchestra with crickets and finches adding to the sounds. This would be a perfect book for any child still caught up in the magic of all that makes up our world and especially for one who may actually be afraid of the sounds they hear at night from frogs and crickets. I remember my sister being afraid of these sounds until my parents explained them to her. 5/5