The Bedtime Frog

Pip and Posy

by Axel Scheffler

When Posy goes to stay at Pip's house they have lots of fun together before bedtime. But just as they switch out the light, disaster strikes: Posy realises that she has forgotten her favourite frog toy. Keen to help his distraught friend, Pip offers Posy a range of different toys to substitute for her frog, including his own favourite frog money box. But none of them will do: "That's the wrong frog!" Posy wails. It is only when Pip gives Posy his own, very favourite, pig toy that Posy is comforted and the friends can get a good night's sleep, at last.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Friendship

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 5, 2013

About the author

Axel was born in Hamburg, Germany. At school he was good at art, but didn’t think of a career in illustration until he won a cuddly purple cow in a drawing competition.

He moved to England in 1982 to learn English and study illustration at the Bath Academy of Art and then set up home in London. Axel illustrated a number of books for various publishers, and in 1993 Kate suggested him as the illustrator for Julia Donaldson’s first picture book text, A Squash and a Squeeze. This was the start of a hugely successful partnership: their bestselling modern classic, The Gruffalo, has sold over three-and-a-half million copies worldwide, and the TV animation was broadcast on Christmas day 2009.

Axel has illustrated a number of other highly successful books, including Muddle Farm, and his books have been translated into 42 languages.

Axel lives in London with his partner and young daughter.

from http://nosycrow.com/authors-etc/axel-...

Reviews

[PuPilla]

Egy újabb Pipp és Polli! Polli Pippnél alszik, ám otthon felejti Brekit, az alvókáját! Most mi lesz?
Aranyos képek a közösen töltött délutánról, játszásról, és valahogy megoldják a problémát is megint. ;) Talán lehet Breki nélkül is aludni.
Nem a kedvencem a sorozatból, de nem rossz ez sem, és az illusztrációkat továbbra is nagyon szeretem.

[Pi]

Dzięki Wydawnictwu Wilga w Polsce mamy już cztery książeczki z serii POLA I PIOTRUŚ. To czuła i mądra seria dla najmłodszych, która wygląda wspaniale! Bardzo polubiłam te książki i ogromnie je polecam wszystkim rodzicom.
ULUBIONA PRZYTULANKA ma w sobie wiele ciepła i dobroci, jest nawet trochę wzruszająca, bo taka prawdziwa dobroć i bezinteresowność oraz zdolność do poświęceń zawsze trochę wzrusza. Myślę, że takie wartości trzeba wpajać już od niemal kołyski.
Tym razem Pola nocuje u Piotrusia i oboje świetnie się bawią... do chwili, gdy Pola zdaje sobie sprawę, że nie zabrała swojej ULUBIONEJ PRZYTULANKI, a bez niej nie może zasnąć. Piotruś oddaje Poli swoją i oboje szybko zasypiają. Proste i przejrzyste - czyli takie, jakie powinno być.
Śliczne ilustracje znakomitego Axela Schefflera i dosłowność tekstu Camilli Reid sprawiają, że ta i wszystkie książki z serii zachwycają. Pięknie wydane, mądrze napisane i fenomenalnie zilustrowane opowieści o współpracy i przyjaźni, to idealna propozycja dla każdego - bo i mnie przecież zachwyciły. Rodzice - warto! Ja czekam na następne tomy.

dobranoc
8/10
POLA I PIOTRUŚ
Wydawnictwo Wilga

[Ayşe]

Çok tatlı bir hikaye tabiki güzel :)

[Jelena Laković]

Sviðalo mi se kada punopunopuno putovala do pilatelja ili priateljicu PAOLA 6♡

[Lizzy]

We read this one a lot in our house, and I only just noticed- Posy in her house has a pig money box! Like the fact after so many readings you can still spot new things. I like the pictures and the use of the whole page. I like the interesting and different font sizes for emphasis. Each Pip and Posy book seems to have a similar structure- something happens, then there is always a 'poor *insert name here*!' moment, then it turns out alright. We are always intrigued by the lack of distracting adults- we know they are there as Posy has pictures of them on her wall, and someone tidies up everything, just like real life.

[Arimi Reads]

The Bedtime frog is a wonderful little book about dealing with very big emotions.

Many kids struggle to sleep without that one stuffed animal that they love dearly. I thought the story was a good introduction for little ones about sleepovers.

⭐Talks about sharing.
⭐Talks about emotions.
⭐Talks about sleepovers.
⭐Discusses helping a friend out.

[Kari Ivanova]

Пип и Поузи - фаворити на много деца!
Страхотна книжка от издателство Фют - твърди и здрави малки страници и корици. Кратка и семпла! Със страхотно послание към децата, учещо ги да бъдат състрадателни и да споделят.

[Diana]

My kids 1 y old, 2 year old, 7y old and 9 y old really liked the book and they are reading it for a third day in a row. We liked the idea of qr code at the back of the book. You can listen to the author reading the book when you scan the code.

[Jenna Mills]

Another great Pip and Posy book

[Tapani Aulu]

Oma unilelu jää kotiin, mutta onneksi kaveri auttaa.

[Sarah Newman]

Both kids adore this.

[Anett]

Lehet antipatikus egy egér?
Amúgy kedves, tanulságos történet részletdús rajzokkal illusztrálva. Nagyon tetszik az Axel Scheffler stílusa, szerintem még fogunk tőle olvasni.

[Željko Filipin]

Posy is sleeping at Pip's house but she forgot her favorite toy and can't sleep without it.

[Emanuella]

Симпатична и поучителна. Една от любимите на С. от тази поредица. Взехме я за месец от библиотеката, почти всяка вечер искаше да я четем :)

[Rob Booth]

Posy's a spoiled little brat imo, probably shouldn't be getting the bus by herself if she can't sleep without a frog

[Sophie Spithoven]

Zo zoet, mijn favoriet

[Ilias]

Small, with easy dialogues and a nice meaning for the kids.

[James]

A sincere and well-told story about the importance of sharing and how friends can support each other when trouble or difficulty arises. Axel Scheffler’s illustrations are eye-catching and possess a unique charm; his storytelling for young readers catches exactly what they need with easy-to-understand sentences and realistic scenarios.

This got several rereads in a row after finishing the first time so it counts as a successful picture book.

[Rachel Saxon]

9/15/26
“Good”

Cute! I want to do more of this series

[Great Books]

A new story in the Pip and posy collection featuring best friends Pip (the rabbit) and Posy (the mouse) When Posy spends the night at Pip’s house they have lots of fun together before bedtime. But just as they switch out the light, disaster strikes: Posy realizes that she has forgotten her favorite stuff frog and she can’t sleep without Froggy. Pip offers Posy several different toys as a substitute but they just won’t do. Then Pip gives Posy his favorite bedtime toy and all is well. The story with delightful cartoony animal illustrations and simple dialogue will make this a favorite bedtime story for any toddler or preschooler who can’t sleep without a favorite toy. Reviewer 19

[Barbara]

Posy has a great time playing at Pip's house. But when it's time for bed, she realizes that she has forgotten to bring her beloved stuffed animal, Froggy. How can she possibly sleep without her friend? Being a good friend, Pip comes to her rescue and makes the ultimate sacrifice so she can finally get some rest. Young readers will relate to this sweet story of friendship and enjoy the illustrations that have been created in gouache.

[Mary]

This is a good book about friendship and about sleeping over at friends' houses when you're very young. Forgetting your stuffed animal is the worst thing you can do! Luckily, good friends are there to save the day. I felt that the ending needed a little help, but the premise was nice enough.

[Julie]

Stories about the true love between a kid and their Lovie always touch my heart. And I like the Pip and Posy series for a few reliable reasons: they're cutie, someone cries dramatically (hello, real life), and they always end with "Hooray!"

[Edward Sullivan]

Pip makes a great sacrifice for Posy.

[Danica Midlil]

Wonderful! Pitch perfect for preschoolers.