"Once I Was a Pollywog" follows the journey of a young girl as she navigates the complexities of growing up and discovering her identity. Through imaginative storytelling and vivid imagery, the narrative illustrates her transformative experience from childhood innocence to self-awareness. As she encounters various challenges and triumphs, she reflects on her past and embraces the changes that come with maturity. The story is infused with themes of resilience, the beauty of nature, and the importance of friendship, inviting readers to reminisce about their own childhood adventures and the powerful lessons learned along the way. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Animals Play .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-kindergarten.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-6 years.

There are 18 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Little Bee Books Inc. .

Barbara Bakos grew up in a suburb of Budapest next to a little forest. After graduating from the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest, she worked as an art director and character and background designer for clients such as Disney Junior. A true artist at heart, Barbara's passion for creating whimsical worlds for her characters and exploring their stories helped her transition into the colorful world of children's books as a full-time illustrator. She also enjoys travelling, but misses her big ginger cat and her favorite Johnny Cash discs while out on the road. Visit her website at CargoCollective. com/BarbaraBakos. DOUGLAS FLORIAN is the creator of many acclaimed picture books, including mammalabilia, insectlopedia, and beast feast.