Want to teach your 1st grader about frog lifecycle and other cool frog facts? What about reading some charming bedtime stories about frogs to your little one? This list of frog books for kindergarteners and 1st graders can help.
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Frog Books For Kindergarten and 1st grade
Here is the list of few of the most recommended frog books for kindergarten and 1st grade.
Many of these are picture books about frogs, keeping your child engrossed in the books. The words are simple, and the texts are in a child-friendly format, perfect for a read-along for beginner readers. Select the frog book your child would like and enjoy the reading time.
Where is the Frog
Where is the Frog. A children’s book inspired by the famous artwork of Monet. The story is charming, about a frog who wants to get inside the artwork by Monet. An encouraging frog picture book that exposes children to the beautiful world of artwork. With exquisite artwork of Monet on each page, this frog book is for early elementary kids.
Freddie the Frog Flying His Frisbee
Freddie the Frog Flying His Frisbee. A charming story about a frog, firefighter, and frisbee. It is a delightful read for beginner readers.
I Don’t Want to Be a Frog
I Don’t Want to Be a Frog. An educational dialogue between a frog father and his son, who does not want to be a slimy frog. Anything other than a frog will do – a cat, rabbit, or owl maybe? But then the hungry wolf arrives, who hates eating frogs. Now being a frog does not look so bad. This funny frog book is all about self-acceptance.
Frog and Toad Storybook Favorites
Frog and Toad Storybook Favorites. If your child loves frogs, this book will surely be a hit. Containing four classic stories about frogs and toads, it is an easy read for beginner readers. With beautiful pictures and sticker pages, this book teaches about kindness and friendship.
Tilly Toad’s Heavy Load
Tilly Toad’s Heavy Load. Learn how to take charge of emotions and believe in yourself. A charming frog story with a much-needed message for young children. The text is easy and story is simple. The fun illustrations keep the early elementary kids engaged for longer.
It’s Mine!
It’s Mine!. This frog book is a teacher’s and parent’s favorite for the message it delivers with simplicity – one should always share. It is a story about three frogs and how they bicker all the time. But one-day adversity hits, and they learn to share. A lesson for today’s young children.
From Tadpole to Frog
From Tadpole to Frog. Learn how a tiny tadpole grows into an adult frog – what they eat and how they survive. Beautiful pictures and interesting facts make this book a great read. The simple language makes the book suitable for beginner elementary kids.
Everything You Need to Know About Frogs
Everything You Need to Know About Frogs. This frog book is for curious primary graders – interested in animals, wildlife – particularly frogs. Full of valuable information on habitats, breeding habits, fun, interesting facts, along with close-ups, quizzes, games make this book ideal for primary graders interested in learning about frogs.
Fanatical About Frogs
Fanatical About Frogs. Leap into the fascinating and illustrated world of frogs with this book. And learn everything there is to know about the 400 species of frogs. A fun book full of cool facts. A book for curious kindergartener and above.
The Toad (Disgusting Critters)
The Toad (Disgusting Critters). Learn about toads – disgusting animals that are good for the environment. They have warts and eat their own skin. How can they ever be good for the environment? With bright illustrations and plenty of facts, this book is hilarious and educational at the same.
Face to Face with Frogs
Face to Face with Frogs. Learn how poison dart frog moms take care of their babies. This, and many more such fascinating information would transport your little one to the rainforest. This amazing book – written by an amphibian lover, introduces readers to many lesser-known frog species and provides lots of interesting information. With plenty of stunning close-up pictures of frogs in truly National Geographic style, this book promises to be a treasure.
And the Bullfrogs Sing
And the Bullfrogs Sing. Learn how bullfrogs stay hibernated at the bottom of ponds during winter. This artistic picture book narrates the bullfrogs’ lifecycle in lyrical language. The language is simple enough for beginner readers to comprehend.
Short On Time? Frog Books We Love!
Frog stories have been part of children’s literature for a long time. Learning about frogs can be much rewarding as there are tons of fascinating facts to know about this amphibian. The above book list is a balanced blend of frog stories and educational books.
All these books are quite popular with children. If we have to choose, we absolutely love the below ones.
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What are some cool facts a 1st grader should know about frogs?
- By 1st grade, most children are aware of the life cycle of frogs. Here are some cool facts children of this age learn about frogs.
- Frogs have lived on earth almost from the time of dinosaurs.
- They can lay as many as 4000 eggs.
- Frogs don’t drink water like other animals. Instead, they absorb water through their skin.
- They are the first land animals to have vocal cords.
- Frogs eat many harmful insects, thus helping in agriculture.
- Many land animals eat frogs. Thus frogs form a very important part of the food chain.
