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Frogs (A Day in the Life): What Do Frogs, Toads, and Tadpoles Get Up to All Day?

by Itzue W Caviedes-Solis (text) & illus. by Henry Rancourt
Neon Squid. May 2023. 48p. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781684493074.
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Gr 4-6–An animated look into the differences between frogs and toads. The text tells a playful story and delivers a great deal of information at the same time. Readers see the difference in their glands, skin texture, and the way they lay eggs. The author covers their various habitats, defenses, and mating rituals; the information expands into such interesting types, such as the wolverine frog that has claws that puncture their skin. They do not feel the pain, but their attacks are effective. The facts are accompanied by colorful, detailed spreads that engage readers; all scientific terms are defined within the narrative and the glossary at the end is thorough.
VERDICT For a unit on amphibians or one-on-one reading, this is engaging and can be paired with Frog Song by Brenda Z. Guiberson.
Reviewed by Ruth Guerrier-Pierre , Apr 01, 2023

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