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Description
The book "The Little Tadpole" by Dave Sargent is about a young tadpole whose mother throws him a kiss. The tadpole attempts to catch the kiss but discovers he has no hands to do so. The story features a mother tadpole and her child as the main characters. This is a picture book for lower grades (K-3) with a reading level of 1.3.
Quick Summary
A tiny tadpole embarks on a journey to understand what makes him special, and the heartwarming twist at the end proves that love does not need hands at all. Kids will giggle at the sweet, playful moments as the little tadpole discovers creative ways to show he cares, and they will feel proud watching him realize that being different is perfectly wonderful. If your kid loves "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" or "Pout-Pout Fish," they will fall for this charming tale about a small creature learning big lessons about acceptance. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders who are just beginning to read independently.