One Tiny Treefrog: A Countdown to Survival by Tony Piedra, Mackenzie Joy
Published by Candlewick Press on February 14, 2023
ISBN: 1536219487
Pages: 43
Genres: Animals
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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One Tiny Treefrog is a counting nonfiction book that takes young readers through the life cycle of a treefrog, starting with 10 tadpoles growing in their eggs and ending with 1 treefrog. Along the way, the tadpoles encounter predators, causing their numbers to decrease. This book is a gentle introduction for young children to predators. The bold, colorful illustrations dominate each page and include the English and Latin names for the predators. The text is minimal with only one sentence or less per page. Most of the content is found in the back matter including information about the predators and a diagram of the red-eyed treefrog life cycle. This book would be great for preschool age kids who love animals and are ready to start learning about natural selection. Kids will no doubt love the vivid illustrations that capture the Costa Rican habitat of the treefrog.

Reviewed by Lindsay Varnum, Orono Public Library