Book Series · 10 Books

Tadpoles Books

In order from Ben and the Big Balloon to The Hungry Little Monkey.

The Tadpoles series is a set of 10 picture books by Sue Graves, published between 2007 and 2010. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 25 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$2733

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2007

Ben and the Big Balloon

By Sue Graves, Helen Jackson (Illustrator)

A balloon ride takes Ben on an unexpected adventure.

23 pages· 76 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

Library Binding

Summary: Ben's excitement over a new balloon turns into an unexpected journey when a gust of wind whisks him away. As he soars through the sky, Ben must navigate the challenges of his airborne adventure. Will he find his way back home, or will the balloon lead him to new discoveries? Join Ben on this whimsical ride and see where the wind takes him.

The complete set

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2008

Crabby Gabby faces a surprising twist that changes everything.

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$2733

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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2008

Three pigs flee from an unrelenting wolf.

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$808

Rooster's Alarm

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008

A sheep's crow sparks chaos. Where's the rooster?

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$2733

Over the Moon!

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2009

A cat and cow aim for the moon, but laughter looms.

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$2733

George the Knight

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Aspiring knight seeks sword, shield, and horse.

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$2596

The Hungry Little Monkey

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

A hungry monkey seeks help to peel a banana.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Tadpoles series?

There are 10 books in the Tadpoles series. It began with Ben and the Big Balloon in 2007, and the newest book, The Hungry Little Monkey, was published in 2010.