48. 9 Vernal Pool and Frog Books for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents

Spring is breeding season for frogs and many species use vernal pools to lay their eggs. To get your learners excited about this special time of the year, consider reading them vernal pool or frog books.

In this episode I cover 9 picture books that introduce vernal pools, how frogs use them, and frog life cycles. Press play to hear about "The Secret Pool" by Kimberly Ridley, "A Wood Frog's Life" by John Himmelman, "Salamander Sky" by Katy Farber, and more.

Books in this episode 📚

1. The Secret Pool by Kimberly Ridley, illustrated by Rebekah Raye
2. The Noisy Puddle: A Vernal Pool Through the Seasons by Linda Booth Sweeney, illustrated by Miki Sato
3. Vernal Pool Visitors by Heidi Clemmer, illustrated by Marisa Picariello
4. A Wood Frog’s Life by John Himmelman
5. Tadpoles by Matt James
6. Noisy Frog Sing-Along by John Himmelman
7. A Salamander’s Life by John Himmelman
8. Salamander Sky by Katy Farber, illustrated by Meg Sodano
9. Salamander Season by Jennifer Keats Curtis and J. Adam Frederick, illustrated by Shennen Bersani

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Resources mentioned 💚

1. Teaching with Books: How to Integrate Science and Literacy for Elementary Classrooms
2. Vernal Pool Visitors read aloud by Cape Cod Author Heidi Clemmer for the Brewster Ponds Coalition
3. 11 Fantastic Animal Life Cycles Books By John Himmelman
4. Frog Life Cycle and Grouping Mini Unit for 3rd Grade

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