Tadpole Summer

An unforgettable story about sibling love, loss, and the solace found in nature.

Fran doesn’t remember when she got the nickname “Frog,” but it was probably when her brother Tad was born.

Born with spinal muscular atrophy, Tad is small for his age, and his muscles are becoming progressively weaker. Since they were young, Fran has been the big strong Froggie to his little Tadpole, an inseparable pair who does everything together.

One spring day, Tad is hospitalized and can’t come home for a few...