Frog & Turtle Pond
Here are nine of our favorite books to read along with your Frog and Turtle Pond sensory bin to young readers! Most can be found at your local library!
The Foolish Tortoise by Eric Carle
When a tortoise decides his shell is too heavy, he takes it off for the day. He quickly realizes what a foolish choice he has made without the protection of his shell. We love Eric Carle and this book is no exception, with colorful illustrations and an engaging story it’s sure to be a favorite.
One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies
The life of a sea turtle is a fascinating journey that takes place on the largest stage…the ocean! This book follows a tiny turtle as it grows up and eventually makes the trek to the shore to lay eggs of its own. This book is informative and engaging and perfect for learning about ocean life.
Mossy by Jan Brett
The heartwarming tale of a turtle who grows a mossy garden on her back. Her garden brings her lots of attention, but all she really wants is to live a quiet life at Lily Pad Pond. The illustrations in this book are detailed and breathtaking and made us want to go on a walk in nature.
Emma’s Turtle by Eve Bunting
Inspired by the books Emma reads him, turtle goes on an adventure of his own! He explores the wide world and encounters many adventures. When he eventually makes it back to his home, he realizes he has everything he needs right in his backyard.
I Don’t Want to be a Frog by Dev Petty
Being a frog can be tough. As this story unfolds, we learn there are lots of wonderful things about being a frog too! A story told in speech bubbles, this is a crowd pleaser!
Wide-Mouthed Frog by Keith Fawlkner
With captivating pop-outs, this is a favorite at our house! This book introduces lots of pond characters, most notably, the wide-mouthed frog!
Plip-Plop Pond by Kaaren Pixton
This indestructible book is perfect for the littlest readers! A story told with only illustrations, Pilp-Plop Pond is the perfect beginner book that showcases the beauty of life at the pond.
I’m a Frog by Mo Willems
When Piggy decides to become a frog, Elephant is worried. This is such a fun book that teaches young readers all about the joy and beauty of using their imaginations!
A Frog Thing by Eric Drachman
Frank wants to fly like the birds but is having trouble staying in the air. One day Frank meets a bird, and an air born adventure begins! Slowly Frank learns to be thankful for all of the wonderful frog things that make him unique!
Included in our Frog and Turtle Pond sensory kit, this story showcases creatures that live at the pond with fun illustrations and rhyming text!
