Tad and Dad

A heartwarming story about growing up and independence from Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein. Tad the tadpole adores his dad and does everything together with him—until he starts growing into a frog. As Tad develops new abilities like swimming, hopping, and croaking, he becomes too big to share their lily pad at night. With gentle humor and tenderness, this picture book explores the bittersweet journey of a child becoming independent while showing that love remains strong, even when it's time to move on. Perfect for young readers learning about change, growth, and the special bond between parent and child.