A Caldecott Honor Book and finalist for the National Book Award for Children's Literature, this installment of Lobel's classic Frog and Toad series is another essential addition to any youngster's shelf. The fifth story will warm the hearts of any would-be pen pal-or anyone who has ever known what it's like to have a true-blue (or green) friend.Īrnold Lobel's comfortable brown and green illustrations invite and delight every reader, setting the tone for warm, funny stories about friendship. And they will applaud Toad as he finally wakes up after hibernating all winter. Young readers will chuckle with Frog as they watch Toad's silly efforts to make up a story. Their genuine care for each other makes Frog and Toad two of the finest amphibious role models around. The endearing pair hop along through five enchanting stories, looking for lost buttons, greeting the spring, and waiting for mail. But when the swimming was over, a crowd had gathered to see Toad in his funny-looking suit, and neither Frog nor Toad could make them leave. And Frog was kind enough not to look at Toad in his bathing suit, per Toad's request. Frog and Toad agreed: it was a perfect day for a swim.
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