33 Fabulous Frog Books For Toddlers
Frogs are such popular animals with young kids, and for good reason! They’re sassy, have sticky tongues, and are just plain fun. Frog stories are often associated with fairytales and cartoons, which make them seem friendly and non-threatening. Frogs are also interesting creatures with a wide variety of features, which makes them great subjects for children’s books.
Here are 33 fantastic frog books for your frog fanatic to hop for joy over! They are perfect for little ones who are just beginning to read, or for those who are still learning to read.
With topics ranging from the life cycle of a frog to different types of frogs to the habitats where they live, these books are a great way to nurture curious minds!
Why are Frog Books so much fun?
Because frogs are adorable and often funny, toddlers will love to explore the fascinating world of frogs with the help of these books. From learning about their life cycle to spotting them playing in their habitat, these books offer a fun and educational trip into the world of frogs. You’ll find board books, picture books, and others that will help your child learn all about frogs and head off on a fun adventure!
Board Books for Toddlers
Board books are perfect for toddlers who are just learning to read. These fun frog books are printed on thick, durable cardboard and have very few words on each page, allowing your toddler to get a good look at the illustrations and learn the basics about frogs without having to read a bunch of words.
1. Little Green Frog Chunky Lift-a-Flap Board Book by Ginger Swift
Have your child follow the Little Green Frog as he introduces his friends by the pond including ducks, fish, turtles, and more in this adorable lift-a-flap board book. It’s a perfect first book!
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 1 – 2 years
2. Oi Frog by Gray Kes
Your little one will love making a splash with their favorite Baby Einstein characters while learning their colors! This fun book is soft, durable, and floats in the water. It is also easy to clean and ready to be used again and again.
Amazon Rating: 4.8 ( Best Seller)
Age range: Baby – 1 year
3. That’s Not My Frog by Fiona Watt
My kids loved these touch-feely board books when they were babies. We had a few of them but this was one of their favourites! With simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations, it’s perfect for babies and toddlers. A little white mouse appears on every page, for children to spot!
Amazon Rating: 4.7
Age range: 1 – 3 years
Frog Picture Books:
Picture books for toddlers offer more detailed and in-depth stories about frogs for little learners. These books are illustrated with charming characters and even better, they feature text that can be read aloud by a parent or by a more independent or advanced reader.
4. I Don’t Want to Be a Frog by Dev Petty
This hit book about a feisty young frog with a serious identity crisis is sure to be a hit with your little one. Perfect for fans of Mo Willems’s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Jon Klassen’s I Want My Hat Back!
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 2 – 5 years (Teacher’s Pick)
5. Lots of Frogs by Howard Calvert
Howard Calvert is a new writer and his first book comes alive from the very first page! You can't help but laugh at the expressions on the faces of the children and frogs. Lots of Frogs is a well-written rhyming story that jumps along at a fair old pace (just like all the green frogs)!
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 2 - 6 years
6. Tuesday by David Wiesner
Tuesday is a New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Medal–winner. This whimsical story begins on a Tuesday evening at a local pond when frogs suddenly start to float. These events invite readers to find the potential for the wondrousness in every day. This beloved and innovative classic is a perfect gift to enthrall the young and the young at heart.
Amazon Rating: 4.7 (Teacher’s Pick)
Age range: 2 – 6 years
7. 999 Tadpoles by Ken Kimura
Our four-year-old is into having longer books with actual plots read to her, so I was afraid that this sort of book with its minimal dialogue would be too simple for her, but she was delighted by the story and by the pictures and wanted the story read to her over and over again. A fanciful take on a frog family move that is grounded in enough fact to remain plausible, with minimalist drawings that nonetheless convey the story and feelings remarkably. – Review by Easy Reader
Amazon Rating: 4.7
Age range: 4 - 8 years
8. Grumpy Frog by Ed Vere
I always enjoy Ed Vere's work, and this charming story is especially funny and wonderful. A great read-aloud story that is sure to make kids laugh (it makes me laugh and I always ask to read it again and again!) – Review by C Lombardo
Amazon Rating: 4.7
Age range: 2 – 6 years
9. A Frog in the Bog by Karma Wilson
A Frog in the Bog is a delightful book and a real winner with young children! Karma Wilson has a number of children's books with rhyming storylines and beautiful illustrations! Your children will love it … and you will too!
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 2 – 5 years
10. Yoga Frog by Nora Shalaway Carpenter
Equal parts adorable and informative and with lots of kid appeal. I love the calming and engaging descriptions of each pose, and the illustrations are so cute and charming. My two year old already loves looking at the pictures and trying to imitate some of the poses, and I know we will use it together even more as she gets older. The author's note at the end is also great. – Review by Laurie Morrison
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 2 – 6 years
11. Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel
Celebrate the power of good friends in these five adventurous stories starring Frog and Toad! The classic Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel of these endearing best friends have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor and a Caldecott Honor to name a few!
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 4 – 7 years
12. The Wide-Mouthed Frog (A Pop-Up book) by Keith Faulkner
As a parent and a retired preschool teacher, this is and was my favorite PK book. The children always loved it; they wanted me to read it again and again. When I needed to settle the classroom, I would put out this book, and the children were always eager to sit and listen. They never tired of listening to it. I would use a different voice for each character and ham it up...so fun! – Review by Titus Dauck
Amazon Rating: 4.8 (Best Seller)
Age range: 2 – 4 years
13. I’m a Frog! By Mo Willems
This one is our favorite books from Elephant and Piggie series. But I can already tell we’ll end up with quite a large collection. They are just so good! And perfect for early readers! My son loves to switch off being either Piggie or Elephant and it’s so fun. It’s our special silly thing and the books are funny and always teach a valuable lesson. – Review by Amanda
Amazon Rating: 4.9
Age range: 3 – 6 years
14. Froggy Learns to Swim by Jonathan London
Frogs are supposed to be great swimmers … but not Froggy who is afraid of the water. But with a little encouragement, some practice, and a little frog's desire, Froggy makes becomes an expert frog-kicker! Your little ones will love this wonderful read aloud.
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 2 – 6 years
15. It’s Mine by Leo Lionni
I can’t help but fall in love with Leo Lionni’s books which are great additions to my home library! And this four time Caldecott Honor winner of a beloved tale about three young frogs learning to work together reminds me why!
Amazon Rating: 4.7 (Teacher’s Pick)
Age range: 2 – 4 years
16. Too Many Frogs by Sandy Asher
Too Many Frogs is a fun book that celebrates reading and standing up for oneself. The humor and repetitive text is well matched by the funny and expressive illustrations. The horror on Rabbit’s face was priceless when he hears that knock-knockety-knocking again!
Amazon Rating: 4.9
Age range: 2 – 5 years
17. Growing Frogs by Vivian French
"Part picture book for pleasure reading. . . . and part practical how-to, this dramatic account of different frogs is the next best thing to setting up a hatchery of your own." — Family Fun
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 3 – 6 years
18. Oscar and the Frog: A Book About Growing by Geoff Waring
I'm a big fan of the Oscar the cat series by Geoff Waring. They all have whimsical illustrations and make science topics accessible for young children. In this book, children will learn on how different animals/plants grow in different ways and at different rates and the different types of food needed to grow.
Amazon Rating: 4.9
Age range: 4 – 8 years
19. Five Green and Speckled Frogs by Priscilla Burris
Your preschoolers will love this fun and repetitive rhyme with adorable frog characters. Priscilla Burris puts a new spin on a favorite preschool song. Watch as one by one, they hop off their speckled log to one very cool ending!
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 1 – 4 years
20. Ribbit! By Rodrigo Folgueira
This book totally warmed my heart and goes to show much we all (pigs included!) seek to belong! This funny and beautifully illustrated story of friendship (with boisterous RIBBIT!s throughout) is perfect for reading aloud!
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 2 – 5 years
21. Little Quack’s New Friend by Lauren Thompson
Little Quack and his siblings meet a little frog at the pond. Although he is different, Little Quack is eager to play but the other ducklings are hesitant. The story ends with all the ducks telling their new friend that their differences do not matter and it's just great to be friends. This book teaches a good lesson on diversity in a way that is appropriate for kids and can help some children get ready to make new friends in play/pre-school!
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 1 – 3 years
22. Surf's Up by Kwame Alexander
Another great story from Kwame Alexander! My daughter loves Surf’s Up because a frog learns to fall in love with books. This book teaches kids that reading is fun, and you can still have time for other activities if you are a reader. Love, love, love! – Review by Jamie Marsh
Amazon Rating: 4.5
Age range: 2 – 8 years
23. The Princess and the Frog by Little Golden Book
The is the wonderful Golden Book version of the Disney Classic Princess and the Frog. Excellent art work. Fun bed time story. – Review by pjs2780
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 2 – 7 years
24. A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog by Mercer and Marianna Mayer
Beautiful illustrations, suitable for the non reader as well as challenging the language of readers to express themselves to tell this story through their own eyes. Recommend getting the entire series!– Review by Ashleigh
Note: There are six books in this series of wordless picture books.
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 2 – 5 years
25. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Frog!
Funny and goes along with all the other there was an old lady books. Perfect for my little frog lover. Rhyming is always fun. – Review by Nicole G
Amazon Rating: 4.9
Age range: 4 – 7 years
26. Dog On A Frog? By Kes Gray
Great book. Clever, funny, well drawn and just a great second installment. Only problem is your kid will be laughing so much, he won’t want to go to sleep. Love this. – Review by PD
Amazon Rating: 4.9
Age range: 2 – 5 years
27. Fabulous Frogs by Martin Jenkins
Huge frogs, tiny frogs, hairy frogs, and flying frogs hop through the pages of this colorful nonfiction book. Fun facts? Did you know that there are more than five thousand kinds of frogs in the world — and all of them are fabulous!
Amazon Rating: 4.9 (Editor’s Pick)
Age range: 5 – 8 years
28. A Frog's Life by Irene Kelly
Frogs, frogs, and more frogs! A Frog’s Life is a stunning illustrated introduction to our planet's many frog species! This picbure book is full of frog facts and introduces young readers to the life cycle, behaviors, and characteristics of frogs.
Amazon Rating: 4.9
Age range: 4 - 8 years
29. From Tadpole to Frog by Wendy Pfeffer
I had to get this book when I saw the title. My Grandson (5) loves frogs, and when I was a little girl I collected tad poles and watched them turn into frogs. This book explained how it all happens and the pictures made it easy for the kids to understand. Once again, I like them to learn something when they read, and my 6 year old granddaughter was able to read some of the book herself. – Review by Nana Nancy
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 2 – 5 years
30. From Tadpole to Frog (Scholastic Reader, Level 1) by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
After an oops summer my daughters pool got tadpoles in it. We used it as a learning experience with frog activities for homeschool so I thought this book would help my daughter learn more about tadpoles and the life cycle of frogs. It was great. We both really enjoyed it. – Review by Belinda
Amazon Rating: 4.7
Age range: 2 – 6 years
31. National Geographic Kids: Frogs! By Elizabeth Carney
My almost four year old grandson is obsessed with frogs, and this book has quickly become his favorite. The pictures are wonderful and there is a nice assortment of different kinds of frogs. I also love the price of this book! – Review by Wendy Bud
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 4 – 7 years
32. Tale of a Tadpole (DK Readers L1) by Karen Wallace
We have raised some bullfrog tadpoles in a little aquarium setup so I got this book for my daughter. She loves reading it to learn about the babies we have. It explains the life of tadpoles perfectly to a child. – Review by Virginia S
Amazon Rating: 4.8
Age range: 5 – 7 years
33. Explore My World Frogs by Marfe Delano
This is a great book for toddlers. My 2.5 yr old has really soaked up the facts in this book and loves to tell them to me now as we read the book which is pretty neat! It’s a really nice intro to nonfiction that is fun and has interesting photos. – Review by donut15
Amazon Rating: 4.9
Age range: 2 – 5 years
34. Fanatical About Frogs by OWen davey
I love the illustrations and all the wild facts about frogs! This book was a great addition to my homeschool curriculum. I cannot recommend this book enough. - Amazon review by Kindle Customer
Amazon Rating: 4.9
Age range: 3 – 6 years
Whether you have a new reader or a more experienced one, these frog books for toddlers will provide your child with hours of clever frog-filled fun as well as fun frog crafts. With plenty of bright illustrations, captivating stories, and interesting facts, there’s a perfect book on this list that’s sure to please any young frog enthusiast.