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The Caterpillar and the Polliwog
1982
First Published
3.99
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages

A proud caterpillar and a curious polliwog become unlikely friends in this delightful picture book by beloved author, illustrator, and cartoonist Jack Kent! Told with Jack Kent’s signature bright, bold, and expressive illustrations, little ones are sure to love this transformative tale about a caterpillar and a polliwog who can’t wait to grow up and turn into something else!

Avg Rating
3.99
Number of Ratings
450
5 STARS
34%
4 STARS
39%
3 STARS
21%
2 STARS
4%
1 STARS
2%
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Author

Jack Kent
Jack Kent
Author · 25 books
John Wellington "Jack" Kent (1920 – 1985) was an American cartoonist and prolific author-illustrator of children's books. He is perhaps best known as the creator of the comic strip King Aroo. In addition to his own books, he illustrated more than twenty books by other authors.
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