What others are saying... My 5-year old loved the book! When I finished reading him the story and said, "The End!", he said, "No it isn't. There's more!" He wanted to know ALL of the information in the book. Delon Washo-Krupps, Ph.D Senior Lecturer Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology Ariz... more

What others are saying... My 5-year old loved the book! When I finished reading him the story and said, "The End!", he said, "No it isn't. There's more!" He wanted to know ALL of the information in the book. Delon Washo-Krupps, Ph.D Senior Lecturer Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology Arizona State University - School of Life Sciences - Jun 16, 2011 Butterflies, birds and crickets make interesting summer reading "Cheery: The True Adventures of a Chiricahua Leopard Frog" by Elizabeth Davidson (2011, Five Star Publications, $15.95) targets first- through fourth-grade readers. It's the story of how an uncommon species can be driven to the brink of extinction. It helps young readers understand the ecological problems facing amphibians all around the world. And though short and simple, Cheery's lessons are important for teachers and parents, too. - Dr. Scott Shalaway The Charleston Gazette Jun 04, 2011 Visit Website "After traveling the country speaking to elementary school students, I have renewed optimism for the future of our planet. Children, given the information, are eager to become responsible stewards of our planet. Sometimes, however, the task can seem daunting (especially when it is so encompassing, for example, as doing something about global warming). Cheery: The True Adventures of a Chiricahua Leopard Frog takes the problems faced by Cheery and the other Leopard Frogs and puts them into a perspective kids can comprehend. Opening their eyes in such an entertaining fashion is a huge step toward helping young readers become environmentally aware adults." - Paul M. Howey Author of Freckles: The Mystery of the Little White Dog in the Desert "Cheers for Cheery! This is a fascinating and important nature book for kids… and grown-ups, too. More than a beautiful look at a frog’s unique life cycle, it inspires us to care about this disappearing species and strive for a real-life happy ending." - Brooke Bessesen Children’s author, Look Who Lives in the Desert! (Ocean!), Zachary Z. Packrat and His Amazing Collections "Amphibians around the world are getting sick and dying, including the Chiricahua Leopard Frogs in Arizona. Elizabeth Davidson is one of many research scientists working to solve the problem. In Cheery: True Adventures of a Chiricahua Leopard Frog, she tells young readers about that important work through the eyes of one little frog. Michael Hagelberg’s colorful, exquisitely rendered illustrations bring her words to life. This book is a "must have" for anyone who loves animals and cares about the health of our small blue planet." - Conrad J. Storad Author of Rattlesnake Rules and dozens of other science and nature books for young readers