The Frog in the Pond
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The Frog in the Pond

Written by Wil Mara · Illustrated by Cheryl Mendenhall

Part of the Rookie Readers series

A boy captures a frog, but freedom calls. Can he learn to let go?

3.8/5 Goodreads · 17 ratings
32 pages· 173 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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A young boy captures a frog by the pond, placing it in a cage. As the frog struggles against captivity, the boy faces a dilemma: hold on or set it free? This tale of opposites explores the tension between curiosity and compassion, challenging the boy to understand the true meaning of freedom. Will he learn to let go and embrace the unexpected lessons of nature?

From the publisher

Fits national reading standards by linking images to the text to provide picture clues and introduces age-appropriate vocabulary.- This series meets the Reading First initiative.- The repetitive language, structure, and rhyming patterns help children decipher words.- Word lists at the back of each book help build reading vocabularies.Grades K-4 Social Studies StandardsCulture: I- Describe ways in which language, stories, folktales, music, and artistic creations serve as expressions of culture and influence behavior of people living in a particular culture.Individual Development and Identity: IV- Work independently and cooperatively to accomplish goals.- Explore factors that contribute to one’s personal identity such as interests, capabilities, and perceptions.- Describe the unique features of one’s nuclear and extended families.- Identify and describe ways family, groups, and community influence the individual’s daily life and personal choices.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
173
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
390L
Themes & topics
Books about oppositesBooks about petsBooks about frogs and toadsBooks about first concepts
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.5
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
115452
Publication
Published
March 1, 2007
Publisher
Childrens Pr
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780531175415

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