Summary

Chapter 4 is titled “Big Trouble for Little Melvin.” Melvin complains that Naomi is “not touching me.” Naomi says Melvin told her “not to touch him” and that “I was just trying to respect his wishes” (84). Melvin shouts in anger. Flippy calls Melvin “buddy” and says they need to talk. Melvin walks with Flippy until he sees they are going to the time out rock. Flippy says Melvin needs to spend some time thinking. Before he can finish the sentence, Melvin falls to his knees, begging. Melvin says he is the only frog in the family who has not been to the time out rock. He asks for any other punishment, including chores or writing sentences. Flippy refuses until Melvin cries and says, “Daddy, PLEEEASE” (87). Melvin says Naomi “started it” and that he...