Frog - by Isabel Thomas (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

From the acclaimed creative pair behind the award-winning nonfiction picture books Moth and Fox, Frog is a visually spectacular story of how life on Earth came to be.

If frogs come from eggs,
and eggs come from frogs,
where did the first frog come from?

A frog can tell the story of the universe. Because before there were frogs, before there were people and plants, and before there was the Earth itself, the universe started with a tiny speck and a bang. And from this single speck, the universe and all life came to be.

Isabel Thomas's lyrical text and Daniel Egnéus breathtaking illustrations transport readers through time and space, to the very moment the universe was created. Discover the incredible story of how frogs--and all life on Earth--began. A story is still being told--in every garden, every pond, and every corner of our extraordinary planet.

Frog: A Story of Life on Earth is an imaginative and educational introduction to the history of our universe, our planet, evolution, and the vast diversity of our planet.

Review Quotes

"From its striking silver-plated cover on, this is a stunner. . . A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers." --Booklist, starred review, on MOTH

"Gorgeous mixed-media illustrations . . . Thomas deftly builds an easily understandable explanation of natural selection into the well-paced narrative." --Horn Book Magazine, starred review, on MOTH

"A strikingly illustrated story of survival and adaptation." --Foreword Reviews, starred review on MOTH

"This superb book, with its message of hope, is a standout." --School Library Connection, starred review on MOTH

"Egnéus creates stunning visuals that feel soft and organic, yet also intricate and precise.... A deeply fulfilling look at the ups and downs of natural selection." --Shelf Awareness, starred review on MOTH

About the Author

Isabel Thomas is the acclaimed author of the nonfiction picture books Moth: An Evolution Story and Fox: A Circle of Life Story, both of which have won the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books. She creates STEM outreach resources for organizations such as the Welcome Sanger Institute and the BBC. Isabel studied Human Sciences at the University of Oxford and Education Research at the University of Cambridge. Find out more at isabelthomas.co.uk @isabelwriting

Daniel Egnéus is a prolific artist who has illustrated numerous books, including several Neil Gaiman titles and the much-loved picture book, Be Wild, Little One by Olivia Hope. He is also a well-regarded fashion artist, regularly illustrating for the likes of Chanel, H&M, Nike and many more. He is based in Athens, Greece.
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