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A story for curious hearts

Sometimes the path beyond home is where purpose begins.

Meet Eugene: a curious young frog whose journey beyond the familiar opens a world of courage, imagination, choices, and discovery.

Young readersFamily readingPDF + EPUB edition
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Eugene the Wayward Frog · CDJ Books
Why this story?

A small journey with room for big questions.

Eugene’s world invites children and adults to pause, wonder, and talk about what it means to move forward.

01

Curiosity opens a door

Ask questions. Explore what is unfamiliar. Notice what becomes possible.

02

Courage takes a step

When the next move feels uncertain, courage can be the choice to keep going.

03

Purpose grows along the way

Experience, relationships, and reflection can help us understand where we belong.

The world gets bigger when we do.

Inside Eugene’s world

A playful story about discovering what lies beyond the familiar.

From the comfort of Lilypond to the possibilities outside it, Eugene’s journey makes space for imagination, friendship, perseverance, and the freedom to follow a dream.

Who it’s for

A story to share, not just to finish.

Young readers

For children who enjoy imaginative journeys, animal characters, and stories about discovery.

Parents & caregivers

For adults looking for a natural starting point for conversations about courage and growth.

Educators

For teachers and literacy leaders seeking discussion pathways around character and purpose.

Libraries & groups

For shared reading programs that make room for questions, participation, and reflection.

Cornelius Neo Wright, author and entrepreneur
Meet the author

Cornelius “Neo” Wright

Neo Wright is an author and entrepreneur whose work explores family, identity, resilience, imagination, faith, and personal transformation. Through Eugene, he brings themes of curiosity, courage, dreams, and purpose into an imaginative story for children and families.

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Continue beyond the book

Keep the conversation going.

CDJ Books offers companion materials for family reading, classroom discussion, and deeper engagement with Eugene’s journey.

Eugene Parent & Teacher Guide

Conversation prompts and activities for parents, teachers, and librarians.

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Questions for young readers

What makes Eugene curious? When does curiosity become courage?

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Eugene the Wayward Frog

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