[close] The Willows Tree is a happy mystical place where friends gather except for one grumpy little frog who would much rather be by himself than make friends with others because they are different. He learns a valuable lesson when he meets another frog who teaches him that friendship is something we create when we accept the uniqueness of others. At the end of the day it'ss nice to have friends. Willow'ss Bend teaches children to open up to the differences of others and to accept their own uniqueness through an unforgettable group of characters. The clever illustrations are equally entertaining for adults making it a fun read for the whole family. [close]