Rhyming prose creates a light music-like atmosphere
when read.
Stunning images of these lovable creatures and their habitats, fill the pages.
Descriptions of their lifestyles in general, the poisonous ones are pointed out along with ones that burrow in the ground to keep cool and those which camouflage helps to hide and protect from danger.
There are certain elements in each frog which make them unique. For instance, the poisonous corroboree frog does not jump, but crawls.What do they feed on?
Some frogs shed their skin and eat it.
Others can’t chew so they swallow their food whole.
Their idiosyncrasies are uncovered.
In the wetlands, and bogs, tadpoles play an
important role in keeping the water clean.
These facts and lots of others are explored in this amazing collection of beautiful and important to the environment creatures.
Suzanne Houghton’s vivid colours and large images bring each frog to life on the page, and their amazing habits show how resilient they are.
As always, the end yields a special addition of
information in Why Frogs are Special, Creating a Frog-friendly Garden, and
a generous Glossary of words to seek out and learn.
There is a reminder to readers to dispose of their rubbish responsibly as frogs need fresh water to drink through their skin. Preserving nature starts with humans.
Title: Fabulous Frogs
Author: Katrina Germein
Illustrator: Suzanne Houghton
Publisher: CSIRO, $24.99
Publication Date: 1 October 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781486317875
For ages: 5+
Type: Non Fiction Picture Book
