Tadpoles (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780823450053)

One rainy morning, a father and son bond over a walk through a field full of freshly formed ponds teeming with tadpoles.

In this tender reflection on the fleeting rhythms of the natural world and the enduring love of family, a boy and his father spend a morning exploring an ephemeral pond, a delicate nursery formed by rainfall, perfect for sheltering tadpoles from predators as they grow. The boy's father doesn't live with him anymore, and the ponds may only be temporary, but together they make memories that just might last a lifetime.

With Tadpoles, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winning author and illustrator Matt James draws from his own memories as a parent and as a child to tell a wistful story that will be instantly recognizable to any families sharing memories of exploring together. For an extra treat, additional material at the back of the book enthusiastically outlines the habitats and life cycles that make up these special amphibian spaces.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Author: Matt James
ISBN-10: 0823450058
ISBN-13: 9780823450053
Publisher: Neal Porter Books
Language: English
Published: 05/30/2023
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.20w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/15/2023 pg. 64
Publishers Weekly 03/27/2023
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2023
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2023 pg. 93
School Library Journal 06/23/2023 pg. 1
BookPage 05/01/2023
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2023 - Superior,Well Above Average