The Mysterious Tadpole
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Mysterious Tadpole

Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

A birthday tadpole grows beyond expectations, revealing a surprising secret.

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40 pages· 745 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 710L
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Bookroo's summary

On his birthday, Louis receives a tadpole from Uncle McAllister, but Alphonse is no ordinary frog. As Alphonse outgrows his jar, sink, and even the bathtub, Louis discovers his pet's astonishing transformation. What will Alphonse become, and how will Louis handle his ever-growing friend? Dive into a tale of unexpected wonders and delightful surprises.

From the publisher

It’s Louis’s birthday and Uncle McAllister has brought him a very special gift&150a tadpole all the way from Scotland! Louis can hardly wait for Alphonse to grow into a frog. But it soon becomes clear that Alphonse is not turning into any ordinary frog. First Alphonse outgrows his jar, then the sink, and then the bathtub! This new edition of The Mysterious Tadpole boasts reimagined story twists and entirely new illustrations. The lovable giant of a tadpole has grown into something even more wonderful!

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
745
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
19584
Publication
Published
June 1, 2004
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780812404937
OCLC
244119463

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