The device of a frog answering the questions of a young, curious cat works extremely well in this lively information story. The direct conversation between the friends adds pace and energy and a great deal of information is imparted in an interesting way: children learn about the life cycle of a frog, about other living things that hatch from eggs, and about those that grow from seeds. A picture summary and a short index help children learn about retrieval devices. This is a book that will not only help children to learn, but will make the learning enjoyable. In short, it is original, entertaining and appealing to young learners.