Book Series · 4 Books

Animals Play Books

In order from Once I Was a Pollywog to Bears Are Big.

The Animals Play series is a set of 4 board books by Douglas Florian, published between 2016 and 2017. Written for ages 1–6, most books run about 20 pages.

Once I Was a Pollywog
Leap, Frog, Leap!
Bears Are Big
Flamingos Fly
Once I Was a Pollywog
Leap, Frog, Leap!
Bears Are Big
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Once I Was a Pollywog
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$674
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2016

Once I Was a Pollywog

By Douglas Florian, Barbara Bakos (Illustrator)

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

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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.
The complete set

Animals Play Series

4 books · Published 2016–2017

Series
Sale price
$674

Once I Was a Pollywog

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2016

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

Leap, Frog, Leap!

Board Book · Ages 3–6 · 2016

Animals leap, crawl, and sing in a playful journey.

Sale price
$674

Bears Are Big

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2017

Explore animal opposites in a playful, rhyming adventure.

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$674

Flamingos Fly

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2017

Explore the lively world of animals in a playful, rhyming adventure.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Animals Play series?

There are 4 books in the Animals Play series. It began with Once I Was a Pollywog in 2016, and the newest book, Bears Are Big, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Animals Play books best for?

The series is best for ages 1–6, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Animals Play to life.

01

Douglas Florian

Author
02

Barbara Bakos

Illustrator

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