Wood frog, mostly frozen and overwintering in leaf litter so that it can emerge early to lay eggs in vernal pools. An illustration from Kari Percival's upcoming picture book SAFE CROSSING.

Did you know that in winter, wood frogs nearly freeze solid? You can see this illustration & other amphibian mysteries in my new book, SAFE CROSSING, to be released January 7! #kidlit #kidlitart #amphibian #woodfrog #frozenwoodfrog #winter #hibernation #hibernationmode #childrensbookillustration