#114: “Before You Leap: A Frog's-Eye View of Life's Greatest Lessons” by Kermit the Frog

Welcome Class of 2025 to Kermencement! In honor of Kermit the Frog’s commencement speech at his, and your hosts’ alma mater, the University of Maryland, Courtney and Emily read Kermit’s book, “Before You Leap: A Frog's-Eye View of Life's Greatest Lessons.” Kermit has 70 years of wisdom to share with graduates and readers and in honor of the Muppet Anniversary, Kermit published a third edition of his book and used it to help create his commencement speech. In this episode, Courtney and Emily reminisce about their own UMD graduation, talk about Kermit’s speech in tandem with the book, and pay tribute to Muppet Vision 3D . Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at bookofthemouseclub@gmail.com Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde  and Goodreads Other Resources Links: Supporting PBS:https://www.pbs.org/viewers-like-me/ Muppets at the Smithsonian Institute: https://www.si.edu/spotlight/puppets-muppets-jim-henson  Next Book: The 55ers: The Pioneers Who Settled Disneyland by David Koenig