About this episode

The episode explores why red-eyed tree frogs have multiple eyelids and features guest John Sazaklis sharing additional frog facts.

Maybellene asks: Why Do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs Have Multiple Eyelids? That's such a great question. It's a good thing that Chanel has the answer, plus a few extra red-eyed tree frog facts for Maybellene, Mike, and special guest John Sazaklis, author of My Life as a Red-Eyed Tree Frog ! John Sazaklis is the New York Times bestselling author of over 100 titles. He has illustrated Spider-Man books for Marvel, made pop-culture props for MAD magazine, written for the BEN 10 animated series, and even voiced The Grinch for a Dr. Seuss audiobook. John loves to learn. Art and Science are two of his favorite subjects. He loves animals and nature and creatively combines them in his work. John lives in New York City with his wonderful wife, dazzling daughter, and a bunch of books! Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions ! RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts , YouTube and Spotify ! Learn more about John Sazaklis Buy John's books Follow John on Instagram: @johnnysaz Learn about the Portland Aquarium Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store Follow us on Instagram: @thezooquarium…

Topics covered

• red-eyed tree frogs
• animal facts
• children's education
• nature
• art and science

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