Looks at the life cycle of pond frogs and tree frogs, following their metamorphosis from tadpoles to adult amphibian.

Francine and her family watch as their pet tadpole Fred gradually changes into what they think is a frog until Grandpa tells them Fred is a toad that should be living in the backyard.

Tombo, the biggest, fastest, and strongest tadpole in the pond, teases and chases all the other tadpoles, but he comes to regret his bullying when he turns into the smallest, slowest, and weakest frog.

Wood engraving, printed in black ink on cream paper, mat 31 x 26 cm. Newt swimming under water with tadpole in mouth. Seven other tadpoles and water plant.

Discusses each stage of the tadpole's development as it becomes a toad or frog.

A young boy and a series of animals learn that as babies, they looked like little versions of their mothers and fathers, but a young bullfrog is horrified when he is shown a photograph of himself as a tadpole.

Presents an introduction to the life cycle of a frog, from its beginning as an egg, to its life as a tadpole, to its maturity as an adult frog.

Explains the life cycle of a frog, from its life as a tadpole to its maturity as an adult frog.