Once I Was a Pollywog

By Douglas Florian, Barbara Bakos (Illustrator)

Part of the Animals Play series

Explore the magical transformations of baby animals into their adult forms.

5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 69 ratings

18 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Journey through a delightful world where baby animals transform into their adult selves. From a pollywog turning into a frog to a piglet becoming a hog, each page reveals a new surprise. As the story unfolds, discover the heartwarming bond between a little boy and his mother, who cherishes him as her eternal bundle of joy. What will these young creatures become, and how do they change along the way? This enchanting tale invites readers to explore the wonders of growth and transformation.

From the publisher

Discover what these baby animals become when they grow up in this sweet board book by award-winning author Douglas Florian. Once I was a pollywog, but now I am a frog. Once I was a piglet, but now I am a hog. In this fun, rhyming story by award-winning author Douglas Florian, meet different baby animals and discover what they become when they grow up! The baby/adult pairs include: pollywog/frog; piglet/hog; cub/bear; leveret/hare; gosling/goose; calf/moose. And at the end, meet a little boy who will always be his mama’s bundle of joy!

At a glance

Format: Board book
Pages: 18
Reading age: 1–3
Audience: Board

Themes & topics

Books about baby animals Books about growing up Books about animals Books about infancy

What readers & critics say

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6.0

“I have read this book hundreds of times. Maybe thousands. My kids request it frequently, and I don't mind reading it often! We love the bright colors and unique illustration style, and it's fun to learn the names for baby animals in this context.”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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