Eco-Interview: John Hamilton, Children’s Book Illustrator and Conservationist

by | Aug 28, 2014 | A-Z Frogs, Children and Nature, Children's Books on Frogs, Eco Interviews, Environmental Books, Frog Conservation, frog exhibits, Frog fun, frog gifts, Frog People, Frogs and Artists, Frogs and Insects, How You Can Help, Learn about Frogs, Literary Amphibians, Lizards & Iguanas, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Teaching Kids about Frogs

When did this all begin? Please tell us a bit about your work. I am an artist and illustrator based in Manchester UK. My artwork has always been narrative /story-based, using oil on canvas, printmaking, and large-scale collage. My work includes characters acting out...

Why Earth Day Is So Important for Children

by | Mar 16, 2014 | A-Z Frogs, Children and Nature, Climate change and frogs, Climate change and the Environment, Contests, Earth Day, Frog fun, Frog People, Frogs Are Green contests, Frogs Are Green kids' art contest, Green Dream, How You Can Help, Kids Art Contest, Learn about Frogs, Save the Frogs Day, Teaching Kids about Frogs

Ask any child whether they like frogs and the answer is always YES! When I walk around my own neighborhood, I see children with frog umbrellas, boots, hats and they can easily imitate the sound of a frog too! Ribbit! This is why Frogs Are Green was founded in 2009....

My Green Dream – Children’s Appreciation of the Arts

by | Mar 2, 2014 | Children and Nature, Contests, Earth Day, Environmental Health, Frog fun, Frog People, Frogs Are Green contests, Frogs Are Green kids' art contest, Green Dream, How You Can Help, Kids Art Contest, Learn about Frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Save the Frogs Day, Teaching Kids about Frogs

Each Fall Frogs Are Green hosts a Kids’ Art Contest. It gives me such a thrill when hundreds of children from around the world answer that call. These children are enrolled in after school art programs. Their parents must realize how important it is to enrich...