The Frog Book

Caldecott Honor–winning 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 dazzling features—what's not to love about frogs? 

Explore one of the world's most diverse—and threatened—animals. With more than five thousand different frog species on the planet, in every color of the rainbow and a vast number of vivid patterns, no creatures are more fascinating to learn about or look at. Jenkins and Page present a stunning array of these intriguing amphibians and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.

What makes these creatures so incredible?

• Stunning Collage Illustrations: See every color of the rainbow with the Caldecott Honor-winning team’s signature torn- and cut-paper artwork.
• The Complete Frog Life Cycle: Follow the amazing transformation, or metamorphosis, from tiny egg to tadpole to full-grown frog.
• Fascinating Animal Facts: Discover more than 6,000 species, from the tiny New Guinea frog to the giant goliath frog, and learn why a group of frogs is called an army!
• An Important Conservation Message: Understand why so many amphibians are threatened and why protecting them matters for everyone.