Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate?
How Animals Keep Warm
(Ages 4-7)
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Awards
2018 - SWCC Book Awards: Youth Book Winner
In The Media
YouTube Video:
CTV Morning:
Must-read books for kids to cozy up to this winter
TD Summer Reading Club Posters
at Union Station in Toronto
About the Book
When winter arrives, animals living in cold environments need to cope to survive. Do polar bears build homes? Do penguins snuggle with a friend? Yes! But their homes aren’t made of wood, and they don’t cuddle on a couch. Instead, these animals and many more have adapted in amazing ways to survive chilly weather.
Written in a question-and-answer format, this interactive nonfiction book encourages kids to predict the answers and shout them out. Playful phrasing and comic illustrations make the content engaging for readers, who will gain newfound knowledge and an early understanding of adaptations in nature.
I had a lot of fun writing this book as I visualized these animals in human situations that might parallel their behaviour. For example, when I asked, “Do birds fly south for the winter?” I imagined birds on an airplane being served by a flight attendant. This resulted in a very humorous illustration. I also enjoyed learning about animals I’d never heard of before, like tuataras. If you don’t already know what they are, you’ll have to read the book to find out!
Reviews
“This would make a lovely read aloud to a group of younger children…or a research tool for any younger child with an interest in animals.”
-Resource Links
“This book is so cute! I love the illustrations and straightforward questions that the author poses to kids…I definitely recommend this book!”
-NetGalley Reviewer
“Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate? is a phenomenal picture book because it is highly educational, but, at the same time, it is extremely fun to read, even by an adult. -- Highly Recommended”
-CM Magazine
“A good choice for both library and classroom use.”
-School Library Connection
“The simple text is the perfect length for a read-aloud and would pair well with winter-themed story times. VERDICT: A pleasing and versatile addition to nonfiction collections that serve young animal lovers.”
-School Library Journal
“The information is appropriate for a young child, and will add to their knowledge base while also encouraging them to look further concerning those animals that are unfamiliar.”
-Sal's Fiction Addiction
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About the Book
When winter arrives, animals living in cold environments need to cope to survive. Do polar bears build homes? Do penguins snuggle with a friend? Yes! But their homes aren’t made of wood, and they don’t cuddle on a couch. Instead, these animals and many more have adapted in amazing ways to survive chilly weather. Written in a question-and-answer format, this interactive nonfiction book encourages kids to predict the answers and shout them out. Playful phrasing and comic illustrations make the content engaging for readers, who will gain newfound knowledge and an early understanding of adaptations in nature.
Did You Know…
I had a lot of fun writing this book as I visualized these animals in human situations that might parallel their behaviour. For example, when I asked, “Do birds fly south for the winter?” I imagined birds on an airplane being served by a flight attendant. This resulted in a very humorous illustration. I also enjoyed learning about animals I’d never heard of before, like tuataras. If you don’t already know what they are, you’ll have to read the book to find out!
REVIEWS:
“This would make a lovely read aloud to a group of younger children…or a research tool for any younger child with an interest in animals.”
-Resource Links
“This book is so cute! I love the illustrations and straightforward questions that the author poses to kids…I definitely recommend this book!”
-NetGalley Reviewer
“Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate? is a phenomenal picture book because it is highly educational, but, at the same time, it is extremely fun to read, even by an adult. -- Highly Recommended”
-CM Magazine
“A good choice for both library and classroom use.”
-School Library Connection
“The simple text is the perfect length for a read-aloud and would pair well with winter-themed story times. VERDICT: A pleasing and versatile addition to nonfiction collections that serve young animal lovers.”
-School Library Journal
“The information is appropriate for a young child, and will add to their knowledge base while also encouraging them to look further concerning those animals that are unfamiliar.”
-Sal's Fiction Addiction
Awards
★ 2018 - SWCC Book Awards: Youth Book Winner
Also in this Series
Click a book cover to learn more:
AVAILABLE AT: