One Tiny Treefrog

A book titled 'One Tiny Treefrog: A Countdown to Survival' by Tony Piedra and Mackenzie Joy, featuring an illustration of a tiny treefrog on the cover. The book is placed on a yellow surface.

Story & Artwork By: Mackenzie Joy

Deep in the tropical forest of Costa Rica, ten sticky frog eggs cling to a leaf. Only nine eggs hatch. Only eight tadpoles wind up in the water below. What will it take to survive the countdown to adulthood and begin the cycle again? This beautifully designed, color-drenched introduction to frog metamorphosis peeks at this animal’s habitats and predators as it illustrates competition and natural selection. Cocreators Mackenzie Joy and Tony Piedra have crafted a dazzling spin on the life of one of nature’s darlings, the red-eyed treefrog. Back matter invites budding naturalists to discover even more treefrog facts, revisit the pages to spot other Costa Rican species, and check out a bibliography.

Published by: Candlewick Press

“A winning combination of information and entertainment.”

Kirkus Reviews

“This gorgeously illustrated, sparsely worded, nonfiction picture book is an amazing ode to the red-eyed treefrog and a peek into a bit of its secretive life. All wrapped into a counting book format.”

The Picture Book Buzz

Activities

Diagram of the red-eyed treefrog life cycle showing stages from tadpole with legs, to froglet, juvenile frog, adult frog, with labels for early and late tadpole stages, and developing embryos.

Coloring Sheets (to print)

An illustration showing the life cycle of a tiny treefrog, with images of eggs, tadpoles, and adult frogs, divided into above and below water sections. The above water section depicts a bird, insects, and foliage, while the below water section shows a frog and fish.
Black and white illustration of a group of tiny, round treefrogs on a textured surface. The frogs have wide, expressive eyes and various facial expressions. Two of the frogs are near the right side of the image, with the word "WIGGLE" written twice nearby, indicating movement or action.