Tadpole's Promise – Jeanne Willis & Tony Ross (Paperback Picture Book)

Prepare for one of the most famously shocking, dark-humour twists in children’s literature with this brilliant copy of Tadpole’s Promise! Masterfully written by bestselling author Jeanne Willis and brought to life with the instantly recognisable, expressive illustrations of Tony Ross, this multi-award-winning picture book is a total favourite for both kids and parents.

The story begins where the willow meets the water, where a tiny tadpole and a beautiful caterpillar gaze into each other’s eyes and fall deeply in love. “Promise me that you will never change,” begs the caterpillar. Foolishly, the tadpole promises. But as the seasons inevitably pass, nature takes its course, the tadpole grows legs, then arms, breaking his promise step-by-step while his caterpillar lover undergoes her own secret transformation wrapped up in a cocoon. The hilarious, abrupt ending will leave readers of all ages gasping and laughing out loud! A fantastic, highly engaging tool for teaching young children about life cycles, metamorphosis, and the natural passage of time.

Product Details:

• Title: Tadpole’s Promise
• Author: Jeanne Willis
• Illustrator: Tony Ross
• Format: Large Square Paperback / Softcover
• Target Reading Age: 3 – 8 years old
• Winner of the Smarties Book Prize Silver Award