Tadpole Books

Planes and trains can be near and far away. Modes of transportation take us far! Near and Far introduces emergent readers to opposing spacial directions while providing them with a supportive More →

In Elephant Calves, emergent readers learn about baby elephants. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support… More →

I See Fireflies introduces emergent readers to fireflies while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words,… More →

What animals are in water? Which ones are out? You can walk over or under a bridge. We can dribble a basketball behind or in front of us. Comparing Directions helps children visually… More →

We walk over some bridges and under others. What can fly above a tree or sit below it? Over and Under introduces emergent readers to opposing directions they see in everyday life, while… More →

Birds can be in and out of their nests. Foxes go in and out of their dens. In and Out introduces emergent readers to opposing directions with fun animals, while providing them with a… More →

I See Butterflies introduces emergent readers to butterflies while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words,… More →

Who is up on the seesaw? Who is down? Up and Down introduces emergent readers to opposing spacial directions they see every day, while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction… More →

In Giraffe Calves, emergent readers learn about baby giraffes. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent More →

I See Ladybugs introduces emergent readers to ladybugs while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive More →

What are baby gorillas called? Baby elephants? Early readers will learn these names and more about their favorite safari babies. Adorable, vibrant photography and tightly controlled text work More →

Bo reaches in front to pass the baton. Mae reaches behind to grab it! Behind and In Front introduces emergent readers to opposing directions in sports while providing them with a supportive… More →