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.

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