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Science Fair: a Story of Mystery, Danger, International Suspense, and a Very Nervous Frog
By Dave Barry
New York: Disney Editions, 2008. Fiction. 394 pages. 

The president of Kprshtskan is plotting to infiltrate the science fair at Hubble Middle School in Maryland in order to take over the United States government, but when Toby Harbinger, an ordinary student, makes up his mind finally to win the fair, the terrorists' plans go awry. --Editor

Frogkisser
By Garth Nix 
New York: Scholastic Press, 2017. Fiction. 372 pages. 

 Princess Anya has a big problem: Duke Rikard, her step-stepfather, is an evil wizard who wants to rule the kingdom and has a habit of changing people into frogs, and her older sister Morven, the heir, is a wimp--so with the help of the librarian Gotfried (who turns into an owl when he is upset), and the Royal Dogs, she must find away to defeat Rikard, save her sister, and maybe even turn Prince Denholm back into a human being. -- Editor

Froggy: a Pond Full of Pals
By Paige Walshe
London: Flying Eye Books, 2025. Comic. 128 pages. 

Froggy is just a small, slimy guy trying to navigate the big wide pond, and there's no end of sticky situations for him to get caught up in! A small pond like any other lies in the forest, but dwelling in this pond is no ordinary Froggy. He's a little bit of a klutz, and making friends with local wizards, falling foul of Mrs Possum whilst trying to steal her blueberries, and getting into scraps with Crayfish Craig are all in a day's work for this slimy guy. Learning how to deal with big feelings, big magic spells, and big fish in the big world can be a lot for a little frog, but he's not giving up any time soon.

Frog's Summer Journey
Written by Anita Loughrey 
Illustrated by Lucy Barnard
Mission Viejo, CA: Quarto Library, 2020. Picture Book.

Frog is looking for somewhere new to live. Near the ducks is too loud, under the willow tree is too dark, will Frog find the perfect place to live? This delightful picture book about friendship and the changing seasons is perfect for reading with your child in summertime. Learn about what happens in summer and then explore the activities, crafts and discussion points at the back of the book, to further develop your child's understanding of the natural world.-- Publisher

Froggy Goes to the Library
Written by Jonathan London 
Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz 
New York: Puffin Book, 2017. Picture Book.
 
When Froggy, Mom, and Pollywogilina set out for the library, Froggy brings a wheelbarrow to hold all the books he plans to borrow but he is so excited that he forgets to use his indoor voice. --Editor

Coqui in the City
By Nomar Perez
New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2021. Picture Book. 

When Miguel and his parents move from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland, Miguel misses their home, his grandparents, and his pet frog, CoquĆ­, but he soon realizes that New York City has more in common with back home than he originally thought. -- Publisher

Frogs: A Day in the Life: What do Frogs, Toads, and Tadpoles Get Up to All Day?
Written by Dr. Itzue W. Caviedes-Solis 
Illustrated by Henry Rancourt
New York: Neon Squid, 2023. Informational. 48 pages.

A gripping story set over 24 hours where readers will come face-to-face with the most amazing frogs and toads in the world, written by expert Dr. Itzue W. Caviedes-Solis. -- Publisher

Days with Frog and Toad
By Arnold Lobel 
New York: Harper & Row, 1979. Easy Reader.

Frog and Toad spend their days together, but find sometimes it's nice to be alone. --Editor

Poison Dart Frog!
By Willow Clark
New York: Windmill Books, 2011. Informational. 

Croak! Don't touch these brightly colored frogs. This book introduces readers to these tropical frogs that secrete venom through their skin. As the photographs show, their colors are striking, but these are definitely some frogs that you wouldn't want to kiss! -- Editor

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