The Frog Book

(Paperback)

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Caldecott Honorwinning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page's brilliantly illustrated exploration of the very unique nature of frogs. Now available in paperback.

Perfect for fans of The Beetle Book and young readers looking for nonfiction about this perennially fascinating animal.

Long legs, sticky tongues, big round eyes, and other dazzlingfeatureswhat's not to love about frogs

Explore one of the world's most diverseand threatenedanimals. With more than five thousand different frog species on the planet, in every color of the rainbow and a vast numberof vivid patterns, no creatures are more fascinating to learn aboutorlook at. Jenkins and Page presenta stunning array of these intriguing amphibians and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.

Reviews

"[C]ompelling graphic design, hand-lettered text, and multiple images on oversize pages effectively present the surprising diversity of the small creatures....Eye-catching visuals and intriguing material make this overview of all things frog a first-rate choice." School Library Journal (starred review) "Once again, Jenkins and Page prove their ability to choose interesting examples, write short, child-friendly explanations, and portray salient features of animals with deftly cut and torn paper images set on white paper." Kirkus Reviews "As if frogs themselves weren't sufficient draws, this picture book offers vibrant, attention-getting illustrations that hop off pages." Booklist (starred review)

Author Bio

Steve Jenkins has illustrated many children"s books, including What Do You Do with a Tail Like This, a Caldecott Honor Book, and The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. He has also illustrated Wiggling Worms at Work, Life in a Coral Reef, and Almost Gone in the Let"s-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. He lives in Boulder, Colorado. Steve Jenkins has illustrated many children"s books, including What Do You Do with a Tail Like This, a Caldecott Honor Book, and The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. He has also illustrated Wiggling Worms at Work, Life in a Coral Reef, and Almost Gone in the Let"s-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.