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Frog Vs Toad
Frog Vs Toad | Ben Mantle
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"Frog is a frog and Toad is a toad. They are clearly totally different from each other. So when an unlucky fly mistakes Frog and Toad for two frogs, the two are determined to set the record straight. After all, Toad is obviously stronger, while Frog is unmistakably the superior hopper . . . and before long, things start to get a bit heated among the amphibian population in the swamp. But when the two rivals have a close encounter with a snappy alligator, both Frog and Toad see the benefit of joining forces. Perhaps they're not so different after all?"--Publisher's description.
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Nominated for the 2024 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award, Frog vs. Toad is an easy to follow demonstration of how frogs differ from toads. It might lead to some Venn diagrams and discussion of differentiation and adaptations. Do not expect back matter with more information. It's not like Frog and Toad. There will be mud. I might read this to my 5th graders just before they go to middle school...

Singout Do you think the distinctions would apply in England as well as North America? (Assuming you‘re from NA!) 8mo
mandarchy @Singout That's a good question. The science says yes - all toads are frogs and not all frogs are toads. The book may be more about how WE treat each other as an allegory. The author did not cite his sources or suggest that the differences he used were based in science. Ironically, upon investigation, he went to Surrey Institute of Art & Design and lives in Brighton so he must be British. 8mo
Singout Thank you! Always looking for good stuff for my niece and nephew. 8mo
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