{"product_id":"tadpole-torment-marina-swan-9781923750296","title":"Tadpole Torment","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTadpole Torment\u003c\/em\u003e, beloved backyard adventurers Ellie and Ollie return in a heartwarming and suspenseful chapter book filled with teamwork, problem-solving, and gentle animal rescue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEllie, a clever ginger kitten, and Ollie, a kind and thoughtful golden retriever, are always ready for their next secret mission-one that no human must ever know. When Ellie hears a soft, wiggling sound near a quiet stream, the pair discover a group of tiny tadpoles trapped in a shrinking puddle. The water is disappearing fast, and without it, the tadpoles won't survive long enough to grow into frogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to help, Ellie and Ollie spring into action. Using their Mission Base and clever thinking, they work together to create a flowing water path back to the creek. But just as the water returns and hope begins to rise, a new danger appears beneath the surface-a watchful fish circling quietly in the deeper pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith time running out, Ellie and Ollie must protect the fragile tadpoles as they grow and change. Through patience, teamwork, and gentle determination, they stay by their side, guiding them through one of the most important transformations in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for early readers and children aged 4-8, \u003cem\u003eTadpole Torment\u003c\/em\u003e combines engaging storytelling with real-world animal life cycles, introducing young readers to the fascinating journey from tadpole to frog in a simple and accessible way. With short chapters, clear pacing, and beautifully immersive scenes, this book supports confidence in independent reading while keeping children emotionally invested from beginning to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003cem\u003eEllie and Ollie: Secret Adventures\u003c\/em\u003e series, this story celebrates kindness, curiosity, and caring for the smallest creatures in our world. Children will love spotting details, feeling the gentle suspense, and cheering along as the tiny tadpoles make their way to safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your child enjoys animal stories, nature-based adventures, and heartwarming rescue tales, \u003cem\u003eTadpole Torment\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have addition to their growing bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marina Swan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1923750291\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781923750296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little Paw Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.14d","brand":"Marina Swan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588513771775,"sku":"9781923750296","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tadpole-torment-marina-swan-9781923750296","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}