Jenkins and Page present a stunning array of these intriguing amphibians and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive. With more than 5,000 different frog species on the planet, in every colour of the rainbow and a vast number of vivid patterns, no creatures are more fascinating to learn about or look at.

Long legs, sticky tongues, big round eyes, and other dazzling features - what's not to love about frogs? In this magnificently illustrated picture book, Caldecott Honor winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore one of the world's most diverse - and most threatened - animals.

Perfect for fans of The Beetle Book, and young readers looking for nonfiction about this perennially fascinating animal. Caldecott Honor winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore form, colour, and pattern, and capture the very unique nature of frogs in this brilliantly illustrated picture book. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Hardcover. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. VERDICT Eye-catching visuals and intriguing material make this overview of all things frog a first-rate choice.-Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University Library, Mankatoα(c) Copyright 2011. A helpful chart provides data about the size, diet, and location of each frog pictured. The book ends on a somber note about current threats of extinction to many species. As in Jenkins's acclaimed The Beetle Book, the compelling graphic design, hand-lettered text, and multiple images on oversize pages effectively present the surprising diversity of the small creatures. Small silhouettes help visualize the relative size of various species large and small through, for instance, an image comparing a frog to an adult's hand. Frog eyes draw readers' gaze to the pages, the colors and patterns of the collage illustrations demanding attention. The authors explore unusual ways frogs attract mates, help their offspring survive, and defend themselves from enemies, and explain where they live and what they eat. In addition to spreads explaining the complex process of metamorphosis and a frog's basic body structure, the book includes examples of species of many colors, shapes, and sizes. With more than 5,500 species, these amphibians can be found on every continent but Antarctica. Gr 1-5-Arresting illustrations and informative text offer a fascinating introduction to the world of frogs.

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