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Days with Frog and Toad (Frog and Toad #4)
by
Arnold Lobel
In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers
Paperback, 64 pages
Published
August 31st 1984
by HarperCollins
(first published October 3rd 1979)
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Written on the wall of the bathroom in a local cafe:
"Englishman dies from 'friendly fire.'
Just like an American
to stab his only friend in the back.
Scorpion and Frog!!!!"
Subsequently added by me:
"Frog and Toad"
Subsequently added by some uncouth fellow:
"Fuck the Toad."
Why so much vehemence? If it weren't for Frog and Toad, I wouldn't have made it through church every Sunday. I would write about how every relationship is comprised of a Frog and a Toad, but I can't really remember which one was whi...more
"Englishman dies from 'friendly fire.'
Just like an American
to stab his only friend in the back.
Scorpion and Frog!!!!"
Subsequently added by me:
"Frog and Toad"
Subsequently added by some uncouth fellow:
"Fuck the Toad."
Why so much vehemence? If it weren't for Frog and Toad, I wouldn't have made it through church every Sunday. I would write about how every relationship is comprised of a Frog and a Toad, but I can't really remember which one was whi...more
Days with Frog and Toad is a book filled with three short stories that I had the opportunity to read to my 1st grade students. Frog and Toad are two best friends, but the reason I wanted to use this story is because each character is so unique, and I love how the author, Arnold Lobel, was able to create consistent personalities through each short story.
Lobel does a great job building these characters, and I feel like I am able to identify with the author's imagination. From the very first short...more
Lobel does a great job building these characters, and I feel like I am able to identify with the author's imagination. From the very first short...more
Even the title sounds a bit nostalgic. This is the last in the series about Frog and Toad, who are different but very good friends. Published in 1979, the two have not changed a whole lot, though the stories have gotten funnier - droll is perhaps a better word.
The pessimistic Toad is procrastinating in "Tomorrow" until he realizes that he's down in the dumps because of all he has to do tomorrow - so he does it all today and tires himself out.
In "The Kite," Frog's optomism pays off. "Shivers" has...more
The pessimistic Toad is procrastinating in "Tomorrow" until he realizes that he's down in the dumps because of all he has to do tomorrow - so he does it all today and tires himself out.
In "The Kite," Frog's optomism pays off. "Shivers" has...more
I would probably give two and a half stars to this book.
The three preceding Frog and Toad volumes and this fourth one have, collectively, made an impression in my mind that is significantly deeper than I had been expecting. Arnold Lobel writes about the pure sweetness and innocence of friendship with such a quietly sure style that the result truly is something remarkable, a legacy of fine literature in its simplest forms that will touch the hearts of the highbrow and non-intellectual with equa...more
The three preceding Frog and Toad volumes and this fourth one have, collectively, made an impression in my mind that is significantly deeper than I had been expecting. Arnold Lobel writes about the pure sweetness and innocence of friendship with such a quietly sure style that the result truly is something remarkable, a legacy of fine literature in its simplest forms that will touch the hearts of the highbrow and non-intellectual with equa...more
Reason for Reading: Next in the series. Ds read aloud as his reader.
I can't say much more than I have already said with the previous three books in this series. This was the last one published but it does not matter which order you read them in. Once again Lobel proves that the perfect children's book transcends all ages. Ds and I had a great laugh at the antics of Frog and Toad. They are just plain silly and yet they ring true with our everyday life. Frog and Toad each has their own distinct pe...more
I can't say much more than I have already said with the previous three books in this series. This was the last one published but it does not matter which order you read them in. Once again Lobel proves that the perfect children's book transcends all ages. Ds and I had a great laugh at the antics of Frog and Toad. They are just plain silly and yet they ring true with our everyday life. Frog and Toad each has their own distinct pe...more
Shivers is the best Frog and Toad story ever, followed closely by Alone and both stories are in this compilation. Who hasn't enjoyed hearing or telling a scary story just to feel the shivers that are only fun while safely in your own home or snuggled in a sleeping bag?
The best part?
"'Frog' said Toad, 'Did this really happen?'
'Maybe it did and maybe it didn't,' said Frog...
[and later:]
'Frog,' said Toad,'Was that a true story?'
'Maybe it was and maybe it wasn't'"
And finally: "Frog and Toad sat clo...more
The best part?
"'Frog' said Toad, 'Did this really happen?'
'Maybe it did and maybe it didn't,' said Frog...
[and later:]
'Frog,' said Toad,'Was that a true story?'
'Maybe it was and maybe it wasn't'"
And finally: "Frog and Toad sat clo...more
I believe that the Frog and Toad series are perfect for struggling readers. The sentences are very short and simple, which is what makes it such a good easy-to-read book. Also, the print is large and there are small pictures on every page for the readers to look at. These books are arranged by simple, short stories about the friendship of Frog and Toad. Children can relate to the experiences that Frog and Toad go through, such as not wanting to clean, play and generally different aspects of frie...more
May 03, 2007
Rory
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people who like frogs, or toads, or neither
Shelves:
kids
what a great read, eh? i'm still recommending it to kids on a weekly basis and getting thanked for doing so by parents who'd forgotten it.
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This is an incredibly well written book. I read this to my kids over and over and I loved it.
Like Charlotte's Web, the author talks about complicated social interaction at a basic level and does not talk down to children.
Frog and Toad often were thinking about the other person's feelings and perceptions which is a topic that is often missing in kids books. Sometimes I would stop in the book and ask my kids why Frog did this or Toad did that. It was a great opening to a learning moment and the...more
Like Charlotte's Web, the author talks about complicated social interaction at a basic level and does not talk down to children.
Frog and Toad often were thinking about the other person's feelings and perceptions which is a topic that is often missing in kids books. Sometimes I would stop in the book and ask my kids why Frog did this or Toad did that. It was a great opening to a learning moment and the...more
Like Frog and Toad are Friends this book is a favorite of kido's. I am less sure of these stories. There is a story, Tomorrow, about not putting work off until tomorrow that is a bit moralizing but okay. There is a story, Shivers, that may be a bit scary but is okay. The Kite, however, drove me to censorship. I crossed out some mean remarks. Now I'm okay with it.
While this book doesn't suite my tastes perfectly, it is great that kido got this from a friend. He really enjoys it and it is a gentl...more
While this book doesn't suite my tastes perfectly, it is great that kido got this from a friend. He really enjoys it and it is a gentl...more
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As a part of getting our boy to read, we bought this in addition to the boxed Frog and Toad set. These are wonderful, gentle, funny and very readable books. They address life's mysteries without flinching (for example being scared, worry, death, loss, feeling uncertain, the meaning and value of friendship) and for their age group they are very, very readable (and adults can enjoy reading them aloud without finding themselves bored). I would love to have met Arnold Lobel. He belongs up there with...more
The Frog and Toad books are the perfect chapter book series for beginning readers. The only problem is that Lobel only wrote four books. In "Days With Frog and Toad," my two favorite chapters are "The Hat" and "Alone." In "The Hat," Frog gives Toad a present for his birthday that's too big, but Toad insists on keeping it. When Frog secretly fixes the problem, Toad believes his head has grown. In the final chapter, "Alone," Frog and Toad learn they can still be friends, even if they need to be al...more
I grew up on this series, and loved each book. You can use any of the Frog and Toad books for many things. You can teach about friendship. You can use them to each about adventures. Frog and Toad never strayed too far from home, but they always came up with endless things to do. These are also excellent books for young readers to read. It's a chapter book, a little longer than beginning books, but the words are not difficult to read. Maybe somewhat of a confidence booster for fairly new readers.
Maddie: My favorite.... there's a couple of them and one is called "The Shivers" and the other one is called "The Hat," I like that one, and "Alone," I like that one, and "Tomorow," I like that one. And I kind of like "The Kite."
"The Shivers" is kind of like scary but it comes out good. The book is so great and I like when it bumps into a tree. "Alone" is very fun, the pictures are beautiful AND I like the frog in that book. I like frog AND toad.
"The Shivers" is kind of like scary but it comes out good. The book is so great and I like when it bumps into a tree. "Alone" is very fun, the pictures are beautiful AND I like the frog in that book. I like frog AND toad.
Arnold Lobel inserts more of his dry humor into this account of another five Frog and Toad stories than his other books, I think. The stories, and a very basic outline of their object lessons (in my opinion) are: Tomorrow (about procrastination), The Kite (about perseverance), Shivers (about being comfortable with fear), The Hat (thoughtfulness to others), and Alone (sensitivity to others). Another magical group of tales for children.
Oct 27, 2011
Briana
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone!! =) great lessons about friendship.
Recommended to Briana by:
CWC
Just when I was about to go all negative on Toad, he steps up to the plate. Toad is usually the sour puss who always gets love and presents from Frog (hmmm...sounds like me =/), therefore, Frog usually gets the shaft. But! In the little story called, "Alone"...Toad redeems himself. Toad is a good friend too. He just has a different way of showing it. So many valuable lessons about friendship in these books.
Oct 12, 2011
Jennesy
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
adventure,
amphibians,
animal,
chapter-book,
cartoons,
bullies,
determination,
friendship,
frogs,
moral,
loyalty,
picture-book,
teamwork,
self-esteem,
transitional-chapter-book
Days With Frog and Toad is a really cute book sharing different adventures they go on. It teaches about good friendship and not following critical negative people. There is a story about how putting things off until tomorrow may not be the best idea because there may be something tomorrow that could be more appealing to do. This book would be a great example of mini moral lessons.
I loved this book. There were 4 books total in the series and they were all about Toad and Frog going about their days and playing together. Days with Frog and Toad is an easy read and an excellent book for beginning readers. Even though the sentences are simple, this book really tells of an unlikely but in depth friendship of Frog and Toad. My kids loved it and so did I.
This book is actually a collection of four different books about Frog and Toad. The stories are all about the adventures that they go on and how they have to solve their problems. The stories all have a good message in them so I would use this in my classroom to help with transitional reading as well as reiterating how we treat others.
Toad and Frog strengthen their friendship in the last story of this book. I liked all of them, but I think this last one gives us the idea of how important it is to just take a few minutes to think about things in life. In our busy lives, a minute or two will be enough to gain recharge our batteries and keep moving forward.
This is one of my favorite books! It's simple words and pictures tell the story of a great friendship between frog and toad. It teaches children that we spend time together and time apart, we have fights, and we get along, but we still remember the good qualities of a person that stay constant over the years.
My youngest and I would read this book together, he reading Frog's part, and of course I was the Toad. He never got tired of doing this every night before bed. Thus these Frog and Toad books will always have a fond place in my heart. Excellent way to encourage reading in little ones...
This is like the first book, so it's pretty awesome. :D This book contains more stories and adventures of Frog and Toad. Their friendship makes me happy. Definitely do yourself a favor and read this one and the other book as well. You will enjoy it. It's cute, funny, and nice.
This book had five different short stories in it. Each story told about what Frog and Toad did that day and the adventures they went on. I enjoyed these books when I was in school and will definately have them in my classroom one day for my students to enjoy.
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.
Days with Frog and Toad is a good book which contains important little life lessons. I would recommend this read to all children because it can teach them many things. I also really enjoy the illustrations because they are colorful and attract the eye!
I have a really special memory with this book. this is the very first book that I have ordered from Scholastic by myself ( through the teacher of course), during primary school. That was nearly 20 years ago and i still have the book with me by now =)
Classic. Toad is my favorite. (Of course, if I knew Toad in real life, he would make me crazy. Also of course, if I knew Toad in real life, I would probably be institutionalized for talking to toads. Anyway. Such is the beauty of literature.)
this frog and toad book deals the joys of spending time with your friends, celebrating birthdays and how much fun it can be telling scarry stories. the overall idea of the book is just how much fun it is to spend time with a good friend.
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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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