Book Series · 10 Books

Start to Finish Books

In order from From Tadpole to Frog to From Joey to Kangaroo.

The Start to Finish series is a set of 10 picture books by Robin Nelson, published between 2002 and 2016. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 25 pages.

From Tadpole to Frog
From Sheep to Sweater
From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate
From Cotton to T-Shirt
From Wax to Crayon
From Egg to Chicken
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

From Tadpole to Frog
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$759
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2002

From Tadpole to Frog

By Shannon Zemlicka

Discover the transformation from tadpole to frog in nature's cycle.

24 pages· 327 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Summary: Embark on a journey through nature's wondrous cycle as a tiny egg transforms into a lively frog. Witness each stage of this incredible metamorphosis, from the first wriggle of a tadpole to the leap of a fully grown frog. What challenges and changes await in this fascinating life cycle? Dive into the world of frogs and uncover the secrets of their transformation.
The complete set

Start to Finish Series

10 books · Published 2002–2016

Series
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$759

From Tadpole to Frog

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2002

Discover the transformation from tadpole to frog in nature's cycle.

From Flower to Honey

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2002

Discover the journey from flower to honey.

From Sheep to Sweater

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2003

Discover the journey from sheep's wool to your cozy sweater.

From Wax to Crayon

Picture Book · 2003

Discover the colorful journey from wax to crayon.

From Egg to Chicken

Chapter Book · 2003

Witness the transformation from egg to chicken.

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$1993

From Cloth to American Flag

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Witness the journey of a flag from thread to symbol.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Start to Finish series?

There are 10 books in the Start to Finish series. It began with From Tadpole to Frog in 2002, and the newest book, From Joey to Kangaroo, was published in 2016.

What ages are the Start to Finish books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Start to Finish to life.

01

Shannon Zemlicka

Author
02

Robin Nelson

Author
03

Melanie Mitchell

Author
04

Lisa Owings

Author

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