15 Books and Videos to Teach the Life Cycle of a Frog for Kids 

1. The Life Cycle of a Frog

by, Bobbie Kalman 

The Life Cycle of a Frog is an informative, yet age-appropriate text to supplement your lessons. In addition to the vibrant photographs, the text shares many interesting facts that aren’t always discussed. I especially love the comparison between the metamorphosis of northern and southern hemisphere frogs. I found this to be a fun way to connect science to geography! 

2. Frogs

by, Gail Gibbons

I absolutely love all Gail Gibbons books and use them in most of my science units. Through the use of fun illustrations, Frogs, answers many common (and not-so-common) questions about frogs. 

3. Nat Geo Kids: Frogs!

This is a great introductory book to the world of non-fiction! It has just the right amount of information for lower elementary kiddos and they will love identifying the different types of frogs labeled throughout.

4. Starting Life: Frogs

by, Claire Llewellyn

Claire Llewellyn does a fantastic job of making this non-fiction text come to life. With the help of full-page illustrations and fun facts throughout, Starting Life: Frogs is a great way to start or end your Life Cycle unit. 

5. Nat Geo Kids: Tadpole to Frog    

Another Nat Geo Kids gem, Tadpole to Frog dives into a bit more details than the first on this list and is a great addition to your unit. It’s a level 1 reader so it can easily be added to your class library after the read-aloud as well! My students always love the interactive aspects of this book. 

6. From Tadpole to Frog Scholastic Reader

by, Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

Another great Level 1 Reader, this book explores introductory topics that invite students to want to learn more about frogs and their life cycle! The Find Out More section is fun for students who want to practice identifying different types of frogs, while the included map is great for making connections to your home state. 

7. A Frog’s Life Cycle

by Mary R. Dunn   

Aimed at young readers, A Frog’s Life Cycle takes a detailed yet accessible look at the stages of a frog’s life, from egg to tadpole, and then from tadpole to adult frog. Dunn’s writing is clear and engaging, making complex biological concepts understandable for children.

8. Everything You Need to Know About Frogs

by, DK

This a fun one as it is not only jam-packed with facts about frogs but also other reptile and amphibian creatures! Do I see a new research project on the horizon? It invites all sorts of conversations in regard to the similarities and differences of these slippery creatures.

9. Too Many Frogs

by, Sandy Asher

Too Many Frogs is a fun read-aloud that follows Froggie and Rabbit’s unexpected friendship. With the use of humor and repetitive language, this will surely become a fan favorite in your class! 

10. Frog and Toad Collection

by, Arnold Lobel

The Frog and Toad books are great options to have available for read-to-self time during your Frog life cycle unit. They are Level Two I Can Read books and are perfect for your beginner to intermediate readers in your 2nd-grade classroom. They are lighthearted and fun stories about two best friends. 

11. 999 Tadpoles 

by Ken Kimura

A lesser-known story, 999 Tadpoles is a great conversation starter to encourage students to research and learn more about frogs. The fun illustrations and simple storyline make it a quick and easy read-aloud! 

12. I Don’t Want To Be A Frog

by Dave Petty

 A personal favorite of mine, I Don’t Want To Be A Frog is a great addition to your frog unit AND your social-emotional book collection. This light-hearted story can lead to great discussions about the value of our uniqueness and thinking positively about ourselves. Plus, it’s so fun to read it using funny character voices!