There's a lot of things I loved about this book, it was a really fun read. I really liked how there was little footnotes with extra information about tadpoles & frogs - this really added a further level of learning to the story which I can imagine will fascinate kids, Additionally, I really liked that the story was inspired by a real-life tadpole that grew & grew, just like Tully - & how we learnt about said inspiration at the end of the book. Lastly, I liked the fact there's some discussion questions at the end. Overall, this is a really great book for kids - jam packed with fun, meaningful lessons & beautiful artwork.

A quick, cute, colorful read that will entertain young readers and the parent's reading to them equally. It's always enjoyable to take a break from reading long books to dive into something sweet and simple such as this.

This was the cutest little book! I loved it so much and so did my daughter. The artwork is beautiful and the lesson is perfect!! I especially liked the questions to ask the kids at the end. Such a great touch!

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

This is a book that tackles what it entails to be different and how one should accept themselves the way they are . It follows Tully a happy tadpole who has watched his friends turn into toads while he remains the same. We follow him as he encounter this change in his life, tackle loneliness and acceptance.

This book was so adorable, I loved everything about it, the illustrations were so well done, they suited the book perfectly, the story was amazing as well, even thought is very short I could really connect with the characters. I’m sure the kids are going to be just as enthralled with this amazing book as I was. I will definitely recommend! Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this early copy

The illustrations were pretty, but not my favorite type of artwork. The story was cute but pretty short, and not a lot happened. I think it could’ve been a little longer with a fun little action sequence to make it more interesting. The little fun facts sprinkled throughout the story were a nice touch, though. Overall, it was an okay read but a little preachy. I prefer messages to be a bit more subtle. Cute for kids.

This is a cute children's book which is about Tully the tadpole. The story has a nice message, which is to enjoy being yourself, even if you are different from those around you. Tully was always happy in his pond, but he was lonely when his friends turned into frogs and he didn't. Instead, he turned into a huge tadpole, and he had to learn to accept himself.

The book has gorgeous illustrations and the text is easy to read. At the end of the book is an inspiration area and some questions for kids, which I found interesting. Highly recommended!

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

Tully the Tadpole (who never became a toad) is a sweet book to share with little friends. It’s full of gorgeous watercolor illustrations and rhymes!! Tully discovers that he is the Tulliest Tully that there will ever be and that it’s okay to NOT be just like everyone else. Thank you to Netgalley and A.M. Ruggirello for a digital advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

So cute! A great fun way to learn about how frogs grow and the illustrations are so cute. I love a book that's pretty to look at and is informative!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC of this title. I never knew that some tadpoles never change into frogs so this was an interesting read. Good scientific information included.

Tully is a tadpole who is happy swimming around in their pond. When they see their friends start to change into toads Tully gets worried. What will happen to them? How will they change? Tully keeps growing and finally they realize that they are happy being just who they are.
This story teaches children that it is okay to be different and to accept everybody as they are.

This is a cute story with a deeper message. Tully is a tadpole who doesn't feel ready to become a toad. In fact, Tully is not sure that they will ever be ready for that change!

So they are sad when their grown friends, who are no longer tadpoles but toads, come to visit and then leave. Because then, Tully feels lonely.

But as Tully asks themself difficult questions about they really want, they reach an unexpected realisation. Namely, that they can simply be themself - as Tully as a Tully can be (shades of Dr Seuss!)

The illustrations in this book are very appealing, and the rhyming text is easy to follow. There is also a thought-provoking list of questions for children to discuss at the end. I found it very interesting that they/them pronouns are used in the book for Tully.

There is a lot of food for thought in this small book about self-acceptance (and by extension, the acceptance of others for who they are) as well as the need for individualism, and the wisdom of being who you are instead of trying to fit yourself into a box that isn't tailored to your needs.

This was a delightful story of a tadpole that finds the strength to be who they want to be. The art was simple and kept my little ones engaged. The message of self acceptance was very well done, wish it had just a tiny bit more story but it was so cute. I enjoyed the authors note at the end for the real life inspiration to the story.

Very cute story about a tadpole that grows and grows, but doesn't turn into a toad. That's okay. Everyone's journey is different. Usually, either the story or illustrations are better, but in this case, I loved both. The blues, greens, and yellows made for a truly beautiful book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.

Oh my goodness are these illustrations just the cutest! And not only are the pictures adorable but the story is a good one about being happy with who you are. I love how there are little notes at the bottom of some of the pages explaining some of the words and extra facts about toads. The notes and questions at the end are a really nice touch as well (and crazy that this is based off a real life story). Definitely going to be getting a copy for my little bookworm!

Tully the tadpole doesn't want to transform into a frog, they wants to stay as a tadpole forever.

Based on 'Goliath', the real life tadpole who reached a record breaking size of 10 inches long - so long that scientists believed it wouldn't be able to complete it's life cycle into a frog.

A very lovely, cutesy children's story about accepting who you are and learning how to be completely yourself.

Thank you to NetGalley & BooksGoSocial for the DRC

Tully The Tadpole (Who Never Became A Toad) is written by A.M. Ruggirello and beautifully illustrated with full page pictures by Alexis Madau. Written in rhyme, it has a nice sing-song flow to it that keeps a steady pace. This technique also makes it easy for younger children to memorize the words and join in having read the story time and time again. The supporting illustrations match the words perfectly albeit with a very small, yet respectable color palette.

The story is inspired by a tadpole named Goliath that was far bigger than other American Bullfrog tadpoles. It was thought that owing to its size, Goliath would not change into a frog in the usual way, if at all. As a result, Tully The Tadpole (Who Never Became A Toad) was born. The grains of truth wrapped up in this story make it extra special and provide a subject for discussion particularly for the older members of the audience. Speaking of discussion, this book provides several talking points in several ways. As discussed, there is the non-fiction element. Additionally, there are footnotes that describe points that may not be readily understood by young children, i.e., what is a dorsal fin. Then there is the series of questions at the back of the book that check for comprehension as well as work to aid kids develop their own thought processes.

I liked the sense of inclusivity as it felt quite natural. Tully was neither male nor female, instead refer to ambiguously as they and their.

The story itself talked of a tadpole watching their friends grow up and leave the pond to explore land. Although they would come back to visit the pond daily, it was not the same for Tully who had to spend nighttime alone, which made them feel lonely. In time, they realized they were never going to be able to leave the confines of the pond, but it was fine, because they had embraced the idea of being exactly who they were.

This is a wonderful book to grow up with. It works well as a bedtime story or a book for early readers. The educational element is just a welcome bonus. Boys and girls alike will likely love this tale and parents might call on it to help their little ones understand their uniqueness. This G-Rated book couldn’t be any higher in my esteem and, therefore, gets a well-earned 5 out of 5 stars.

Thank you very much, netgalley and A.M. Ruggirello for giving me this arc!
"I am as tully as a tully can be!"
If you want a heartwarming story, you need to read Tully the tadpole.

Tully the tadpole tells us a story about how tully was different from his friends, sometime this would bother him, but he was happy the way he was. It's a heartwarming story for children and adults to read.
The writing is really easy, and the illustrations are beatiful! I loved how they illustrated everything and the colors in the book that you can enjoy!
A plus is that you can find fun facts about frogs all around the book, and they are fascinating and cute.
I love how in the end they tell us that the story was inspired by a real case.

My five year old sat still for the entire book! The illustrations are done so well and the story is cute! A nice lesson to ensure kids know they’re fine just the way they are!

Tully doesn’t transform into a toad, but learns you don’t have to worry about being who you are. Just enjoy the amazing things you can do being you. Based on a true discovery of a tadpole that didn’t metamorphose and grew to be a big tadpole, this book also has information on tadpoles and toads.