Dear treefrog / by Joyce Sidman ; illustrated by Diana Sudyka.
"With magical, concise and perceptive poems, Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman captures the life of a tree frog in an intimate and moving way. A master of the science note, her fascinating sidebars help bind the twin poems together and ground our perspective. We learn how treefrogs have sticky toe pads, how they still themselves when in danger, how they can change from green to gray to camouflage themselves - even how they eat their own skins, which is full of nutrients. The narrator's connection with this small creature brings solace, comfort, and a sense of mystery"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780358064763
- ISBN: 0358064767
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2021.
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | Ages 4 to 7 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Grades K-1 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. |
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Genre: | Nature poetry. Informational works. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 18 of 18 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 18 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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North Kansas City Public Library | JE SID (Text) | 0001002455085 | JUV Easy | Available | - |
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Summary
Dear Treefrog
Capturing the joy of finding a kindred spirit, this stunning picture book by Newbery Honor-winning poet Joyce Sidman tells the story of a lonely girl moving into a new home and the little treefrog that helps her connect to the beautiful world around her. Perfect for fans of A Butterfly Is Patient and They Saw a Cat. I See You suddenly among the tangled green a tiny dollop of frog where before there was only leaf . . . Are you new here too? When a shy girl moves to a strange new home, she discovers a treefrog perched in a secret spot nearby and learns that sometimes, all it takes to connect with the people and the world around us is a little patience, a curious mind, and a willingness to see the world through a different perspective than your own. With beautiful gouache illustrations by Diana Sudyka and magical, perceptive poems from Newbery Honor-winning author Joyce Sidman, the lives of one tree frog and the girl who discovers it converge, bringing solace, courage, and joy in finding a kindred spirit.