The Frog Who Could Not Jump
by Barbara Solomon

This book is dedicated to my 6 year old Grandson. I want o give a message to young children that no matter what adversity they encounter there is always a way to solve it. Kimathi the little frog could not compete with the other frogs in his age group. He became sad and depressed until a large bullfrog tells him how to overcome his problem. By following the good advice of a friendly frog and relying on God, he surpasses the other frogs and becomes their leader. God brought forth the natural abilities to jump in Kimathi, just as God will bring out the gifts He’s given to those of His children. Follow Kimathi the frog, as he trains his mind and body to achieve excellence. Barbara attended Andrew Jackson High in Queens New York. She began performing dance with the Bernice Johnson Dancers at the age of 14. Her earliest performances started with Bernice Johnson Dance recitals and TV appearances, on Soul to Soul. Barbara attended Morgan State University where she majored in physical education and later Herbert Lehman for her Masters Degree in Education. Barbara has taught 4th grade to Community College. For 30 years she taught dance at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York City. Most of her career has been spent teaching and directing performances. In 1985 she started her own dance company "Barbara Solomon Dancers," where they performed in the Tri-State area at local community events. Barbara’s love and passion for dance has pursued her though out her life. She has worked and studied with some of the great names in the dance world from Alvin Ailey, Pearl Primus, Charles Moore, Dinizulu and many others. Her greatest joy is found in introducing youth to the world of dance through performance. After retirement she began to study book binding and organized her company Adzua Art Associates. From this she developed Adzua Art Books. Barbara is a first time author and hopes to continue with many more Christian children’s books.