The Stuttering Budo Frog

In a small swamp lives a frog with a big heart who learns Martial Arts from an old wise Koi fish to combat his bully and speech impediment. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of martial arts and passes his understanding of forgiveness, kindness, and mercy to all the creatures of the swamp.

In a small swamp lives a frog with a big heart who has two challenges to face; his stuttering and Snaps, the bully, who is feared by all. After defending another innocent creature from Snaps yet facing his wrath, Frog meets the wise Koi fish who becomes his sensei. Frog trains with revenge as his motive, yet realizes the true meaning of martial arts during his next encounter with Snaps. It is then that he is able to pass his understanding of forgiveness, kindness, and mercy to all the creatures of the swamp.

Erik Draw is a naturally gifted, self-taught artist. He uses his intuition, insight, and sense of humor to create lovable, memorable characters and illustrations. His innate ability to convey emotions through his drawings will enchant readers of all ages. In addition to being an artist, he is a law enforcement and martial art specialist.