A caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, a tadpole into a frog, and egg into a chicken. This engaging and accessible look at natural science introduces toddlers to the stages of growth for a diverse variety of animals. The bright, paneled photographs of adorable animals are irresistible to the youngest readers, while giving an up-close look at each stage of development. Perfect for kids who love to wave at the farm animals or pet every dog they see. Shelley Rotner, a National Geographic photographer and prolific children's author, applies her trained eye for crisp colors and details to the cutest baby animals in this science board book. In this adorable photo board book, watch animals grow and transform in this introduction to life cycles for toddlers. A caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, a tadpole into a frog, and egg into a chicken. This engaging and accessible look at natural science introduces toddlers to the stages of growth for a diverse variety of animals. The bright, paneled photographs of adorable animals are irresistible to the youngest readers, while giving an up-close look at each stage of development. Perfect for kids who love to wave at the farm animals or pet every dog they see. Shelley Rotner, a National Geographic photographer and prolific children's author, applies her trained eye for crisp colors and details to the cutest baby animals in this science board book.