Time to Split written by Daniel Fehr , illustrated by Raphaël Kolly , translated by Marshall Yarbrough and reviewed by Klaudia Janek

Summary: "Time to Split" by Daniel Fehr, illustrated by Raphaël Kolly, is a charming picture book about a frog who lives a routine life in a greenhouse. Frog wakes up, takes a bath, takes a stroll, drinks banana juice and remarks on his life being "Simply marvelous!" He sees the outside world and can tell when seasons change. He considers leaving, but has plenty of reasons why staying is better. Each day is the same until Bird arrives, bakes muffins, and introduces Frog to new experiences. After Bird departs for winter, Frog reflects on his life and decides to take a risk and try to make muffins. Little does he know this small risk will lead to an even bigger opportunity.  This story encourages readers to discover new things and find courage in new adventures. 

Straight Talk for Librarians: Readers will enjoy "Time to Split" for its humor, delightful illustrations, and engaging story. The expressive artwork brings Frog's adventures to life, while the narrative gently encourages curiosity and exploration. Young readers will relate to Frog's journey and the joy of discovering new experiences. Librarians in a IB PYP school will notice that the book aligns with the Learner Profile traits by fostering curiosity, open-mindedness, and risk-taking.  In class, students could create their own stories about trying new things, encouraging them to reflect on their experiences. Any school librarian can use this book for a read aloud. Then focus on themes of growth and discovery. A fun activity after reading the story could include students writing or drawing a new adventure for Frog.  What happens after he leaves the greenhouse?  Where does he go next?  For a super exciting day, there could be muffins!  There could be a class discussion of the ingredients and the baking process, just like Bird did with Frog.  Then students could enjoy muffins together.  The illustrations are beautiful.  They are soft and earthy, but adorable and appealing to any reader who loves animals.  This book is also super high quality.  The binding, the paper, the cover.  This book should be able to withstand lots of circulation.