AXL THE AXOLOTL IS NOT A FROG written by J P Brammer and illustrated by Vanessa Morales

Axolotl fans, like my grandchild, will thrill to writer JP Brammer and illustrator Vanessa Morales’ AXL THE AXOLOTL IS NOT A FROG. He begins in a quandry, while fish, lizards and frogs are clear about their schools, Axl, “didn’t even know what he was! Pobrecito!” Spanish, facts and other excellent word choices are well-chosen and well-woven as Axl tries to find his place in the world. Again and again, comparisons show Axl lacking until he loses his tail, and it grows back to the amazement of the fish, lizards, and frogs around him and discovers a sense of self. You can find a link to the book in the purchase button below.