Frogs Are Our Friends
Frogs Are Our Friends is the much-anticipated follow-up to Bees Are Our Friends and Worms Are Our Friends from Australian author Toni D’Alia.
Down in the garden,
away from the sun,
a little green frog
is having some fun!
‘Our Friends in the Garden’ is a Bright Light series that invites our youngest readers into the garden to explore the important role bugs, insects and other critters play in our eco-system. Each book in the series showcases the art of a different Australian illustrator: this time newcomer Madeline White takes the reins.
FROGS ARE ESSENTIAL!: They reduce mosquito numbers, helping to limit the spread of disease, and they also control pests and much more.
Frogs Are Our Friends is the perfect present with with a textured and tactile cover and luxe metallics.
Toni D'Alia is a Melbourne-based author of children's books and contemporary fiction. With a background in primary education, Toni writes heartwarming stories to inspire, educate, empower and entertain. Her children's stories have humour, heart and a gentle focus on wellbeing and the environment.
Madeline White is an illustrator, visual artist and designer living and working on Bundjalung Country, from her studio in Murwillumbah NSW. Madeline's work has been described as imaginative and joyous as she illustrates vibrant, dreamlike scenes, drawing inspiration from nostalgic childhood memories, old films and music, and the joy of humanness. Since 2013, Madeline has created bespoke commissioned illustrations for customers, as well as illustrating for commercial sectors across editorial, fashion and textiles, hospitality and tourism. Primarily using watercolors, pencils and markers, Madeline combines both traditional and digital methods, by scanning and finishing her works on her tablet.