The Hidden Life of a Toad

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School District, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 30, 2017

Review

This is a very nice book to share with young children who are curious about toads. The author, a trained biologist has always been curious about toads, and wrote this book to learn more about them. Close up photographs start on day 1 when the eggs are laid and follows development with photos taken daily. The speed of development is remarkable and will fascinate young readers. The photos continue for three years, to day 1098 when the toad mates for the first time and the cycle starts again. There is a glossary complete with photos, a page of interesting facts, information about saving toads, information about how the photos were taken, and a page of websites and additional resources. All together, a very nice package for curious young toad lovers.

Overall Book Score: very good