Francene the Frog and her friends in the Outback is the life-story of a special little frog in outback Western Australia. We join Francene, a female of the burrowing Shoemaker Frog species ( Neobatrachus sutor), on her difficult and dangerous journey from tadpole to frog and learn about a variety of small native animal species she meets on the way some of whom become her close friends. This warm, engaging and informative storybook is designed to introduce readers to the fascinating world of our lesser-known wildlife, and the harsh realities of life they must cope with daily. A fascinating mix of fact and fantasy, illustrated and carefully combined in an innovative storybook fashion. Francenes richly illustrated story is suitable for children of all ages.