We Are the Wibbly!

Ages 2 to 6

The frog life cycle has never been as hilarious as in this story of one little tadpole on a reluctant journey to become a frog.

Tadpole loves the Wibbly. It is very nice, very relaxing, to be a small egg with a lot of egg friends. They never, ever want to leave. But suddenly—OH MY CRIKEYS!—the tadpole and all of their friends start to grow. And worse yet—they are bursting out of the Wibbly!

Tadpole is skeptical of each new development—there is much less relaxing. There is a tail, and learning to water-fly. Then there are legs, and air-swimming! They must be very brave as they grow up and learn new things with the help of froggy friends.

This decidedly silly, heartwarming story follows an emotive tadpole on the sometimes-scary, sometimes-fun journey to becoming a frog, and readers will identify with the wild ride of growing up and going through changes. Back matter includes a real explanation of the frog life cycle.

About the Author

Sarah Tagholm is a children’s author who loves writing about confused animals, mischievous children and all things funny and strange. Instagram: @sarah_tagholm • X: @mrstwit

Jane McGuinness loves animals, trees, and the natural world, and completed a prestigious MA in Children’s Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She was awarded the Sebastian Walker Prize and her debut picture book, Say Hi to Hedghogs! was longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Award. She lives in Scotland. www.janemcguinness.co.uk • Instagram: @bookshelfjane • X: @janelikesyou