So You Want to Be a Frog
A funny and informative picture book all about fabulous frogs!
Have you ever wanted to leap twenty times your own body length? Can you drink through your skin? How about catching all your food with just your tongue? Come and join frog club to learn all about amazing amphibians in this funny, fact-filled picture book. Let Fabio Frog put you through your paces. He’ll teach you how to croak, wriggle, leap and catch flies! Have you got what it takes? With gorgeous, humorous illustrations by Neil Clark.
Creators
Jane Porter is an author and illustrator specializing in work both for and with children. Her work ranges from picture and novelty books to children’s maps, murals and hand-made books suitable for outreach work. She has worked for a number of organizations, including the National Trust, English Heritage, London Zoo, the Corporation of London, Historic Royal Palaces and the National Health Service. When she's not working, Jane is often to be found on the River Thames in a coracle or skiff, looking out for passing bats, cormorants and wagtails.
Neil Clark grew up in the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds. Despite dreams of being a rock and roll star, his love for illustration and storytelling has lead to a happy and successful career in design. He has designed in-house for Hallmark Cards and Marks and Spencer and has illustrated a number of children's books. This is his first book for Walker.
Reviews
Jane Porter’s love of nature shines through in her writing, which is highly engaging and fun for young readers. Cleverly integrated with the text are Neil Clark’s amusing, detailed illustrations.
Red Reading Hub
A great factual book for all ages.
Books Up North
“If you are looking for an innovative, engaging picture book which simultaneously teaches you lots of interesting facts about frogs, then this is the perfect read!
Books for Keeps
Featured in the Bookseller’s February 2023 Previews.
Jane Porter’s love and knowledge of the natural world is evident as fascinating facts and information about frogs are presented with great warmth and humour, making it instantly engaging and memorable. Enhanced by Neil Clark’s colourful, detailed and amusing illustrations throughout, this easily accessible guide to ‘everything there is to know about frogs’ is a great book for sharing with younger children or for independent readers to enjoy alone.
The School Librarian
