Hip-Pocket Papa
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Hip-Pocket Papa

Written by Sandra Markle · Illustrated by Alan Marks

Discover the tiny world of a frog dad nurturing his young in leg pouches.

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32 pages· 936 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD650L
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Bookroo's summary

In the miniature world of the hip-pocket frog, a tiny father embarks on a remarkable journey. This thumbnail-sized frog carries his offspring in leg pouches, nurturing them from tadpoles to froglets. How does such a small creature manage such a big responsibility? Dive into this fascinating tale of nature's wonders and witness the extraordinary parenting of a devoted frog dad.

From the publisher

Little papa, big job Sandra Markle and Alan Marks, creators of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor Award-winning A Mother’s Journey, offer an up-close look at the miniature world of the hip-pocket frog. The male Australian hip-pocket frog, no bigger than an adult human’s thumbnail, cares for his children as they grow from tadpoles to young froglets inside the pouches on his legs.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
936
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD650L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~P
Scholastic level
N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
135902
Publication
Published
February 1, 2010
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781570917080
LCCN
2008025334
OCLC
232636439

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