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Adventures of Frog and Toad (Frog and Toad #1-3)
by
Arnold Lobel
Synopsis
Twenty-five years ago, readers were introduced to Frog and Toad and instantly fell in love. Since publication, books about these two lovable friends have won numerous awards. Frog and Toad are Friends was named a Caldecott Honor Book in 1971 and Frog and Toad Together was a 1973 Newbery Honor Book. Now you can have three favorite Frog and Toad books together in one...more
Twenty-five years ago, readers were introduced to Frog and Toad and instantly fell in love. Since publication, books about these two lovable friends have won numerous awards. Frog and Toad are Friends was named a Caldecott Honor Book in 1971 and Frog and Toad Together was a 1973 Newbery Honor Book. Now you can have three favorite Frog and Toad books together in one...more
Hardcover, 64 pages
Published
February 15th 1970
by Harper Collins
(first published 1970)
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From Sam (5 years old): I liked all of the three books. I liked all of the stories, but my favorite one was about the snow. Toad wanted to be in his warm bed. He doesn't want to be cold. Frog wants him to leave home and play in the snow. Toad said Frog was right. It is fun in the snow. Toad didn't notice but he was all alone, and he bonked into a tree and a rock. The sled dived into the snow. Toad went home because bed is better than snow. The next one is The Corner, but that's not my favorite....more
Apr 06, 2013
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Mary's review: What did you like about the book, Mary? I like when the birds came to eat the cookies. What else did you like? I liked it...I'm sorry, I messed up. I also liked it when Frog snuck the hat and shrunk it in The Hat. Anything else you liked about it? Like, more generally? I like that the words are easy to read. I also liked the pictures. Do you think your dad is awesome? DAAAAD! (Mary is 6 years old)
Sam's review: Anything you liked? Um, I liked that the words were easy to read and, l...more
Sam's review: Anything you liked? Um, I liked that the words were easy to read and, l...more
On the advice of a teacher we bought this set for our son when he was learning to read (but resisting reading). It's difficult to get boys to read, especially when they are starting out and therefore not very confident, but we found these books a treat. They push all the right buttons: the stories are self-contained and of a reasonable length; there is a simple but not patronizing vocabulary; there is repetition but it is not intrusive nor is it really obvious; and the two friends (Frog, who is...more
This is an I Can Read book that can be read in all the elementary classes. The pictures are colorful and the words are easy to sound out. Each adventure has a learning experience. Spring is learning about the seasons and months and what can be done in that season verses a cold season. The story adventure has many sight words in it and it shows what a story looks like and how it has a beginning middle,and end.The lost button was a lesson on different characters in the story helping to find the bu...more
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Five tales about Frog and Toad. Me and my daughter read through these stories then I let her read them by herself. My daughter is not a good reader and this book helped by having repetitive words for her. She could look at the words and know what they are. This is a great help with reading this years library list from her school. Since she is a bit behind on her reading this was the right level for her. If you are looking for something that has some repetitive words for your child to...more
Five tales about Frog and Toad. Me and my daughter read through these stories then I let her read them by herself. My daughter is not a good reader and this book helped by having repetitive words for her. She could look at the words and know what they are. This is a great help with reading this years library list from her school. Since she is a bit behind on her reading this was the right level for her. If you are looking for something that has some repetitive words for your child to...more
This was my favorite book when I was little! My teacher gave it to me in kindergarten because I already knew how to read and was bored with the tiny books for my age. She gave me this book and another one about spiders and told me to finish them over the weekend. I read the spider one as fast as I could because I was terrified of the pictures. Then I moved onto this book. I loved it so much! But I do not remember very much of it. All I know is that this is a great book for kids who have just lea...more
Three of the four Frog and Toad books in one volume. Frog is the eternal optimist and Toad the pessimist. They are really quite entertaining even for an adult.
Frog and Toad are Friends
"Spring"--Frog tries to wake Toad up because spring has come.
"The Story"--Frog is sick in bed so Toad tries to tell him a story.
"A Lost Button"--Toad loses one of the buttons on his jacket and Frog helps him find it.
"A Swim"--Frog and Toad go swimming but Toad does not want anyone to see his bathing suit.
"The Lette...more
Frog and Toad are Friends
"Spring"--Frog tries to wake Toad up because spring has come.
"The Story"--Frog is sick in bed so Toad tries to tell him a story.
"A Lost Button"--Toad loses one of the buttons on his jacket and Frog helps him find it.
"A Swim"--Frog and Toad go swimming but Toad does not want anyone to see his bathing suit.
"The Lette...more
Author: Arnold Lobel
Illustrator: Arnold Lobel
Genre: fiction
Publication Info: Harper Collins Publisher (1970)
Reading Level: Ages 4-8; early
Topic/Theme: friendship
Issues Addressed: stories revolve around different happenings in the lives of Frog and Toad
Classroom Uses: independent reading, read aloud, guided reading
Summary: This book is a collection of the stories of Frog and Toad. It revolves around the different events throughout the lives of friends Frog and Toad. Together, they enjoy spr...more
Illustrator: Arnold Lobel
Genre: fiction
Publication Info: Harper Collins Publisher (1970)
Reading Level: Ages 4-8; early
Topic/Theme: friendship
Issues Addressed: stories revolve around different happenings in the lives of Frog and Toad
Classroom Uses: independent reading, read aloud, guided reading
Summary: This book is a collection of the stories of Frog and Toad. It revolves around the different events throughout the lives of friends Frog and Toad. Together, they enjoy spr...more
I used these books when I was a volunteer literacy coach and when my oldest was learning to read. I always enjoyed these books and thought they were great beginning readers -- but actually reading them aloud to my 4 year old without being concerned about sounding out the words and just fluidly reading the stories aloud - I have appreciated them in a whole new way. These stories and illustrations are just about as good as it gets!
My daughter received this three-in-one book from a friend for her birthday, and we loved reading every chapter, especially since I remember these book vividly from my own childhood thirty years ago! With the exception of the chapter where everyone laughs at Toad's silly swimsuit (which is still amusing), each chapter provides a great lesson to discuss with children. I read a chapter every night to my five-year-old daughter and four-year-old son, and we always ended each reading with a discussion...more
My daughter received this three-in-one book from a friend for her birthday, and we loved reading every chapter, especially since I remember these book vividly from my own childhood thirty years ago! With the exception of the chapter where everyone laughs at Toad's silly swimsuit (which is still amusing), each chapter provides a great lesson to discuss with children. I read a chapter every night to my five-year-old daughter and four-year-old son, and we always ended each reading with a discussion...more
I think the frog and toad books are good because they're interesting and they're about frogs that are trying to solve things that are sort of like mysteries. I like that they have mysteries, because mysteries are my favorite kind of books. Frog and toad are also cool because I like how they make their habitat and everything like a frog would be, the only thing that is unrealistic is mail and houses and beds.
This is a really good book. Children learn about how to be a friend. some learning concepts that could be learned from this book would be counting, shapes, months of the year, and colors, Children can learn that when you care for someone you would do anything to make them happy.
Extension: An activity after reading this book would be to let the children write a letter to one of their friends.
Extension: An activity after reading this book would be to let the children write a letter to one of their friends.
I LOVE this collection of Frog and Toad stories. I read it repeatedly to my girls when they were 4-7ish and now my 5 yo son requests it all the time. The stories are short and perfect when they want "a few" before bedtime. But they're also charming and comical and all about friendship...they're timeless, really. This has a permanent home on my bookshelf.
One of my favorite childhood book collections that I was pleased to pass along to my kids. "The Story" ranks as one of our kids' favorite all-time stories, while I as a type-A organization freak tend to relate most to "The List." All of the stories are a pleasure to read, and the illustrations match the characters and plot perfectly.
A wonderful way to introduce "chapter books" to a young child. Frog and Toad became quick friends to my lil' man and he frequently asked to be read to from it. A great book for little boys to read about friendship along with caring for and helping others. This treasury is a great addition to any home library for children.
I fondly remember Frog and Toad from my childhood and I was happy to share them with my own children. I have a selective memory though, and had forgotten about some of the wackier, not so interesting plotlines. Our favorites are The Liat, the one about Toad's bathing suit, and C loves the one where Toad yells at his seeds.
I enjoy these stories as reminders of the simplicity to be found in spending outdoorsy time with a friend. Also, I can relate to the characters. For example, one of them decides to plant seeds in his garden and is much impatient over the lengthy amount of time required to see them sprout! This is why I often buy "live/dead" flowers for my vases around the house. I am more easily gratified by the instant color and vivacity when I buy the "3 for $12" bunches at the grocery store than if I spent $1...more
This book contains some of the finest stories ever written for small children. And big children, like me. Although it uses small words, they aren't dumbed down. Although it deals with only two characters, it doesn't get dull. Charming, witty, and simply refreshing, this is a book anyone can own.
Elliot's go-to bedtime story. We read others, but he always comes back to frog and toad. Whether toad is looking funny in a bathing suit or waiting for the snail to deliver the mail, these books make him laugh and are a joy to share together. Over and over and over.
This counts as three books. Simple, clever, fun, endearing. Collections of short stories and adventures with two friends: Frog and Toad. My favorite is about ice-cream. Rec for K-3.
F & T are Friends Caldecott Honor 1971
F & T Together Newbery Honor 1973
F & T are Friends Caldecott Honor 1971
F & T Together Newbery Honor 1973
I don't know why I've never read any of the Frog and Toad books to my kids before. They loved them. This one has 3 different stories and as soon as we finished all of them my kids wanted to start from the beginning again.
My favorite is when Toad says, "Blah!"
My favorite is when Toad says, "Blah!"
I'm sure I'm not the only one who looked for books to read to my children that I could enjoy, too. After all, if your children like a book, you will probably have to read it to them at least 137 times; it better be something that you enjoy reading as much as they enjoy listening to. The Frog and Toad books are delightful and never lost their appeal after reading to four children, and, now, their children.
We read these separately from the library, but I'm reviewing them as a group. These are great beginning reading. My son, who has a bit of trouble following a story, loves these and looks forward to our evening reading. He totally follows Toad's logic.
Book #7 of 2010. These were a favorite of J's as a child and I've been reading a chapter or so before bed to help us get to sleep. TBH, I did not read them as a child. Not bad. Some cute stories. J's fave is "Cookies", mine was "The Story".
This is one of my favorite collections of children's books. I love to read it to my son, and it remains the only book that he will pick up and pretend to read... while occasionally throwing in "Frog" or "Toad" to his babble.
I love Frog and Toad!!! We read these stories to each other most nights before bed. It's one of the simple pleasures in my life right now. I may be an adult, but I'll never be too old for Frog and Toad.
Frog and Toad are among the very best children's literature ever. But I don't understand the publisher's choice to collect only three of the four books in one volume. Why not all four?
Some of the greatest stories to read with the kid:) I sincerely suggest adults read children's books whether they have kids or not. There are a lot of simple truths to be gleaned:)
I remember this book when I was a child. I can't say exactly what it was about it, but I remember reading these stories over and over again and feeling a sense of nostalgia/comfort in them.
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Arnold Stark Lobel was a popular American author of children's books. Among his most popular books are those of the Frog and Toad series, and Mouse Soup, which won the Garden State Children's Book Award from the New Jersey Library Association.
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