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The story of Figgy and Fiona searching for a home takes you through the risks and rewards of being a frog. After leaving their home, they try to find a safe haven, but the threats are many. Along their journey, they come upon a variety of creatures who will eat them, a barren neighborhood, a bull dozer, and a person spraying his garden to kill insects. Finally, they find a safe haven in the garden of a woman who loves frogs.

About the Author
Holly H. Shimizu is a nationally recognized horticulturist with a deep interest in healthy gardening for people and the environment. She was the Executive Director of the United States Botanic Garden in Washington DC for 14 years, the Managing Director of the Lewes Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia, and the First Curator of The National Herb Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum, and she has worked and traveled in many countries. Holly has received numerous awards for her work, most recently The Scott Medal and Award from The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College. Holly is a garden communicator and garden consultant, and she currently serves on the boards of The American Botanical Council and The American Horticultural Society. She lives with her Japanese husband, Osamu, who is a garden designer, and her naughty dog near the Potomac River in Maryland.