The Pond in the Park

Where Frogs and Friendships Grow

Illustrated by Nathalia Rivera
Hardcover
$16.99 US
On sale May 14, 2024 | 32 Pages | 9780744098006

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Watch frogspawn transform into frogs in this STEM picture book, and watch Millie’s own special friendship grow too!

The Pond in the Park offers a gentle introduction to the incredible life cycle of a frog while helping children aged 3-5 overcome their own worries about change and new beginnings.

Millie has started at a new school and making friends hasn't been easy. One morning, Millie's dad points out a pond filled with frogspawn and explains that soon they will go through BIG changes. Just as the frogspawn will grow and transform, can Millie embrace the changes in her life? 

This STEM picture book for children offers: 

- A gentle introduction to the life cycle of a frog combined with a sweet narrative about Millie and her blossoming friendship.
- A powerful partnership with Woke Babies, who create inspiring and culturally diverse books featuring black and minority ethnic children.
- Bright and appealing illustrations and an engaging story to teach children about the lifecycle of a frog.

This is the ideal book for children who are starting school and nervous about building friendships, teaching them that it’s normal to have worries about new beginnings. This STEM story also sees frogspawn transform into frogs and teaches about the lifecycle through an engaging story for little ones. So, what are you waiting for? Let's head to the park where our adventure begins.
Flo Fielding is an award-winning writer of dual heritage (Barbadian/English), and a self-confessed "book nerd." Flo writes children’s books about identity and family life and is passionate about children seeing themselves and their families represented in the stories they read.

Nathalia Rivera is a children’s book illustrator living in Santo Domingo with her dog, Mimi. She is a passionate artist who has been drawing and painting since she was a child. Alongside illustrating books, Nathalia creates beautiful prints, postcards, and stickers.

Nathalia Rivera is a children’s book illustrator living in Santo Domingo with her dog, Mimi. She is a passionate artist who has been drawing and painting since she was a child. Alongside illustrating books, Nathalia creates beautiful prints, postcards, and stickers.

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Watch frogspawn transform into frogs in this STEM picture book, and watch Millie’s own special friendship grow too!

The Pond in the Park offers a gentle introduction to the incredible life cycle of a frog while helping children aged 3-5 overcome their own worries about change and new beginnings.

Millie has started at a new school and making friends hasn't been easy. One morning, Millie's dad points out a pond filled with frogspawn and explains that soon they will go through BIG changes. Just as the frogspawn will grow and transform, can Millie embrace the changes in her life? 

This STEM picture book for children offers: 

- A gentle introduction to the life cycle of a frog combined with a sweet narrative about Millie and her blossoming friendship.
- A powerful partnership with Woke Babies, who create inspiring and culturally diverse books featuring black and minority ethnic children.
- Bright and appealing illustrations and an engaging story to teach children about the lifecycle of a frog.

This is the ideal book for children who are starting school and nervous about building friendships, teaching them that it’s normal to have worries about new beginnings. This STEM story also sees frogspawn transform into frogs and teaches about the lifecycle through an engaging story for little ones. So, what are you waiting for? Let's head to the park where our adventure begins.

Author

Flo Fielding is an award-winning writer of dual heritage (Barbadian/English), and a self-confessed "book nerd." Flo writes children’s books about identity and family life and is passionate about children seeing themselves and their families represented in the stories they read.

Nathalia Rivera is a children’s book illustrator living in Santo Domingo with her dog, Mimi. She is a passionate artist who has been drawing and painting since she was a child. Alongside illustrating books, Nathalia creates beautiful prints, postcards, and stickers.

Nathalia Rivera is a children’s book illustrator living in Santo Domingo with her dog, Mimi. She is a passionate artist who has been drawing and painting since she was a child. Alongside illustrating books, Nathalia creates beautiful prints, postcards, and stickers.

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