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The Hidden Life of a Toad
The Hidden Life of a Toad
Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School District, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: May 30, 2017
Review
This is a very nice book to share with young children who are curious about toads. The author, a trained biologist has always been curious about toads, and wrote this book to learn more about them. Close up photographs start on day 1 when the eggs are laid and follows development with photos taken daily. The speed of development is remarkable and will fascinate young readers. The photos continue for three years, to day 1098 when the toad mates for the first time and the cycle starts again. There is a glossary complete with photos, a page of interesting facts, information about saving toads, information about how the photos were taken, and a page of websites and additional resources. All together, a very nice package for curious young toad lovers.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Wechsler, Doug
Illustrator: Wechsler, Doug
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Book Type: picture book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: grades k-3
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9781580897389
Price: 17.99