Growing up has its changes and challenges. Tadpole is a loveable character, he’s not quite sure where he’s going in the world. He watches the world around him change, and his own body change too. Pretty soon he’s a hip, hopping frog on land, looking for a tasty meal. Readers are introduced to both Math and Science concepts. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Tadpoles and Frogs for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.