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Dear Treefrog by Joyce Sidman

agudenburr's review

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4.0

A GREAT blend of poetry with facts about treefrogs. This would be a great book to introduce poetry in a classroom while teaching facts about treefrogs.

j_b_'s review

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3.0

A poem and a treefrog fact on every page spread, this weaves between storytelling, poetry, and nonfiction. It does go on for some time, so maybe not for children with a short attention span.

library_kb's review

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informative inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.5

This expository nonfiction picture book combines facts about tree frogs and poetry. It was informative and I learned a couple new facts about frogs, but I wasn't particularly impressed with the poetry--it didn't add a whole ton to the book in my opinion. However, it is a good intro I guess for early elementary. 

bookdragon_library's review

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5.0

Strengths - Beautiful greens in this one with a variety of shades and textures depicting leaves and grass. Very smartly weaves in facts about treefrogs like a transparent third eyelid in to the poem. Such a sweet concept of how a girl who is lonely moving in to a new home can use a treefrog to connect to the world around her and help her reflect and bring comfort. The illustrations are the strong point of this book.
Weaknesses - Where is Spring? Did I miss it?

maidmarianlib's review

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5.0

Lovely poems and a great story of discovery and friendship, the frog facts are great additions, some illustrations also label other plants and animals.
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