2025 Green Earth Book Award-Picture Book Intermediate Readers RECOMMENDED READING 2025 IAN Book of the Year Awards-Animals/Pets/Nature FIRST PLACE 2025 Purple Dragonfly Book Award-Green/Environmental book FIRST PLACE 2024 Little Peeps Book Awards-Early Readers FINALIST 2024 Readers' Choice-Best Children's Book Age 3-7 FINALIST A Readers' Favorite 5-star review Join Adele on an expedition as she explores the vital role of the Yosemite Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs in Yosemite National Park . Guided by Grace, an enthusiastic Aquatic Ecologist, and Tanveer, a dedicated Park Ranger, Adele dives into the world of these endangered amphibians , discovering the challenges they face and their fascinating life cycle . Young readers will learn how many factors have driven the mountain yellow-legged frogs, once abundant, to the brink of extinction. Adele uncovers the interconnectedness of this fragile ecosystem , understanding how the loss of these frogs could impact the Clark's Nutcracker and the Whitebark pine trees that rely on this bird for seed dispersal. A back-of-book glossary explains terms used throughout the book, such as ecosystem, chytrid fungus , and amphibian , while an ending spread shares picture prompts inviting readers on a search to find various plants and animals in the book that call Yosemite home. With captivating illustrations and intriguing facts , this book is perfect for young nature enthusiasts, inviting them to explore the wonders of our planet and appreciate the delicate balance of its ecosystems. Educators and families of young children will delight in a book that uses engaging storytelling to emphasize the importance of environmental stewardship in protecting endangered species and their habitats . Frogs on the Mountain is the second installment in the Bringing National Parks to Life series , highlighting various threatened and endangered species across the U.S. National Park Service protected areas! Key Features: Educational Adventure : Sparks curiosity about conservation and endangered species. - Richly Illustrated : Vivid artwork brings Yosemite and its wildlife to life. - Interactive and Informative : Filled with engaging facts, plus a “Did You See Me?” page that challenges kids to spot animals and plants throughout the book. - Science Concepts : Covers animal adaptations, food webs, aquifers, and more, making it a great resource for learning. - Glossary Included : Handy back-of-book glossary for easy reference on key terms. 2025 Green Earth Book Award-Picture Book Intermediate Readers RECOMMENDED READING 2025 IAN Book of the Year Awards-Animals/Pets/Nature FIRST PLACE 2025 Purple Dragonfly Book Award-Green/Environmental book FIRST PLACE 2024 Little Peeps Book Awards-Early Readers FINALIST 2024 Readers' Choice-Best Children's Book Age 3-7 FINALIST A Readers' Favorite 5-star review Frogs on the Mountain: The Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs in Yosemite is an illustrated children's picture book by authors, Adalgisa and David Nico. The book provides a fascinating insight into the mountain yellow-legged frogs, an endangered amphibian species that can be found in the lakes in Yosemite National Park. With lots of fascinating facts, and glorious illustrations by Andy Atkins that capture Yosemite's breath-taking scenery, this book brings the little known frog species to life. Through Adele's exploration of the park, children will learn about the challenges these tiny amphibians face in their natural habitat and the importance of conservation.
-Readers' Choice Book Award


Frogs on the Mountain is a story and lesson rolled into one. This book weaves a tale, with relatively complex biological structure, in a manner that is clear and easy to follow. Adele finds her own curiosity for nature taking her down a path of continued discovery, and ultimately understanding through subtle education. The illustrations help the reader to discover and learn more than they realize, as they see depictions and the actual names of species and their habitats. This book adds a little surprise near it's end to re-challenge the readers to find, discover, and learn even more. Frogs of the Mountain is a great example of a children's book that can challenge readers, while being both entertaining, and a pleasure for the eye.
-Jeff Alvarez, wildlife biologist


Frogs on the Mountain is a delightful story that weaves science education about the endangered mountain yellow-legged frog and our experiences connecting to nature. I love the illustrations; they are so beautiful, vibrant, and detailed. Having worked with the mountain yellow-legged frog conservation it's great to see such an important species being brought to light, especially in a children's book. I think books like this reinforce how significant nature is and the impact of our choices as humans. The book explains ecological concepts very simply and provides definit