The "It Takes a Pond" series

Tadpoles on the Loose

The first book in the IT TAKES A POND series follows the adventures, trials, and challenges of tadpoles Freddy and Seymour as they grow into frogs and learn about their world. Immersed in a diverse animal community of friends, they find unity working together to create a hamlet of safety and hope while surviving natural disasters and meddling adversaries.
Ages 7+

Beyond The Pond And Back

The two frogs, Freddy and Seymour, finally move into their great big pond. After exploring their pond, Freddy becomes restless. His eyes wander toward the other bank and the Old Forest beyond. He just knew that all kinds of exciting things were waiting for him to discover. Seymour though has no desire to go anywhere except swim around his new pond. Besides adventures with Freddy can be scary at times. Freddy pesters Seymour, who against his better judgment, agrees to follow Freddy into the Old Forest. Looking at it from the safety of his lily pad, it looks dark and creepy. What sort of strange creatures would make this spooky forest their home? Is there danger waiting for Freddy and Seymour? They are about to find out.

Life at the Pond

“Life at the Pond” What new adventures await those who live at the pond? Three of the Squirrel Crew, Swish, Fluff, and Randall leave to search for family or friends who might have survived the flood. This journey has its own perils that take them across dangerous meadows and an Ancient Forest where nothing lives. Back at the pond, you meet the beaver kits and the baby chicks. They are full of fun and joy for all, well except, Toady. He is grumpy as usual. For JoJo who lives in the Old Forest, he is grateful for his newfound friends. When trouble arises, he calls on them for help, and by using their strength and skills several problems are fixed. Or are they?

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