Frog Can Float!

By Author / Illustrator

Tony Neal

Genre

Early Skills

Age range(s)

Publisher

Oxford University Press

ISBN

9780192785763

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

03-04-2025

Synopsis

Frog and friends are desperate for ice cream, but the truck is across the river and they need to find a way across. Children will laugh out loud at Frog's funny mishaps in this introduction to the science of floating and sinking.

With hilarious illustrations by Tony Neal, Frog Can Float! is perfect for reading with very young children who are exploring science for the first time. The book also features fun activities to provide little ones with hands-on learning and caregiver tips for how to get the most out of the book while you read.

Children can learn more with Monkey and friends in Animal Academy: Dig Monkey Dig!; Get off Bear!; and Too Heavy Elephant!

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Reviews

Louise

What would you do if you saw ice cream on the other side of the river? Well Frog and his friends have exactly that problem to solve. Together they must find a way to float across.

Frog Can Float is a brilliant book which introduces early readers to the concept of floating and sinking. Tony Neal's playful and vibrant illustrations and simple text will keep any young reader engaged and ready for enquiry. With some handy tips and fun activities to do at home as well as a fun story this book has everything, from early vocabulary, key scientific concepts and a fun story.

Picture book / Reviewed by Louise Gahan, teacher