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Peach and Blue
A heartwarming tale of love and friendship with gorgeous illustrations by the award-winning team behind The Salamander Room —in print for over 25 years!
Illustrated in full color. He is a blue-bellied toad hopping aimlessly through life. She is a sad peach yearning for escape and adventure. Then one remarkable day, Peach and Blue explore the pond that Blue calls home and awaken each other to a world neither has ever really seen before. Lush illustrations by the award-winning illustrating team of The Salamander Room, The Boy on Fairfield Street, and The Frog Prince, Continued perfectly complement Sarah Kilborne's unique and graceful text.
"This old-fashioned tale of friendship radiates warmth and authenticity. In every respect, this is a standout title." — Booklist
Illustrated in full color. He is a blue-bellied toad hopping aimlessly through life. She is a sad peach yearning for escape and adventure. Then one remarkable day, Peach and Blue explore the pond that Blue calls home and awaken each other to a world neither has ever really seen before. Lush illustrations by the award-winning illustrating team of The Salamander Room, The Boy on Fairfield Street, and The Frog Prince, Continued perfectly complement Sarah Kilborne's unique and graceful text.
"This old-fashioned tale of friendship radiates warmth and authenticity. In every respect, this is a standout title." — Booklist
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1994
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September 14, 2020
I always get a little melancholy as the end of summer rolls around. It's not just the saying goodbye to the flowers, warm weather, and chirping crickets, but a definite sense of just how quickly time is passing by. It always leaves me wondering how many more summer will I live to see?
In this wonderful story, Peach is having similar thoughts as summer draws to a close.
"The summer's almost over. That means I'm warm, round, and red from the sun, and I've grown all that I'll ever grow."
Peach has spent her whole life in the tree. She longs to see the world before she's made into a cobbler or a tart. When she meets Blue, a friendly frog, he hatches a plan to free her from her branch, and take her on a tour she won't forget. Peach gets to marvel at the magnificence of the world, and Blue gets to experience the familiar sights through fresh eyes.
This is a tender, touching story of friendship, a paean to the beauty and brevity of life, and a reminder to appreciate everyday wonders. The last few words in the book always bring a tear to my eye.
In this wonderful story, Peach is having similar thoughts as summer draws to a close.
"The summer's almost over. That means I'm warm, round, and red from the sun, and I've grown all that I'll ever grow."
Peach has spent her whole life in the tree. She longs to see the world before she's made into a cobbler or a tart. When she meets Blue, a friendly frog, he hatches a plan to free her from her branch, and take her on a tour she won't forget. Peach gets to marvel at the magnificence of the world, and Blue gets to experience the familiar sights through fresh eyes.
This is a tender, touching story of friendship, a paean to the beauty and brevity of life, and a reminder to appreciate everyday wonders. The last few words in the book always bring a tear to my eye.
August 6, 2014
Usually I don't read the books we shelve on the library carts at Children's Hospital. But, when I saw Peach and Blue today I made an exception. This was, I guess you would call it a picture book, that my ex-wife would often read to our daughter (Willie and Hugh was another one that was both of their favorites).
This simple story of a peach and toad is very touching. The pictures are well done, and I think any parent would enjoy reading this to their child. The messages are simple but I think universal. That you don;t always see the beauty around you, and how important someone else can be to your life.
And, for some of us, as melancholy as they might be as we get closer to Valentine's Day, good memories of a family being together. Which in part is what the ending of Peach and Blue is about. Being together for as long as you can.
This simple story of a peach and toad is very touching. The pictures are well done, and I think any parent would enjoy reading this to their child. The messages are simple but I think universal. That you don;t always see the beauty around you, and how important someone else can be to your life.
And, for some of us, as melancholy as they might be as we get closer to Valentine's Day, good memories of a family being together. Which in part is what the ending of Peach and Blue is about. Being together for as long as you can.
December 1, 2011
" I wish I could stay here awhile."
"you can stay here forever, if you like," said Blue. "I'd like you to."
I don't think I'll last forever, " said Peach.
That's okay," said Blue. "Not many folks do. But until then, you have me, and I have you."
"you can stay here forever, if you like," said Blue. "I'd like you to."
I don't think I'll last forever, " said Peach.
That's okay," said Blue. "Not many folks do. But until then, you have me, and I have you."
January 30, 2015
The story of an unlikely friendship between a peach and a frog, who learn to see the world through each others eyes and despite knowing that their time together is finite, choose to spend it well. although the characterization is simple, the author makes us feel a genuine attachment to Blue and Peach.
If I were reading this book in a classroom, I might use it to discuss the idea of multiple viewpoints, of people looking at things differently than others. In the book, the frog, Blue, takes the peach, Peach, to the pond where he lives. When they arrive, peach describes what she sees in a amazement, a view very different to the one Blue has when he tells her about the same place. Before or after reading the book, I might read the "about the author" section, where the author states that she will not let her cat (who loves cantaloupe) chase peaches or frogs, now that she has written this book. The class could then talk about how writing the book may have changed her viewpoint, and how not only other people have different viewpoints, but how we see things can change too.
If I were reading this book in a classroom, I might use it to discuss the idea of multiple viewpoints, of people looking at things differently than others. In the book, the frog, Blue, takes the peach, Peach, to the pond where he lives. When they arrive, peach describes what she sees in a amazement, a view very different to the one Blue has when he tells her about the same place. Before or after reading the book, I might read the "about the author" section, where the author states that she will not let her cat (who loves cantaloupe) chase peaches or frogs, now that she has written this book. The class could then talk about how writing the book may have changed her viewpoint, and how not only other people have different viewpoints, but how we see things can change too.
April 22, 2009
Beautifully illustrated, this book will have you in tears. A very touching story about a friendship that develops between a blue bellied toad and a sad peach. One hopping through life and the other longing to discover the world. Together they see things they never saw on their own, alone. A sincere, poignant, heartfelt story that teaches on a deeper level, more so than other books for this age. Two and up through elementary will enjoy, and one day they too will grasp the real meaning of the story. It is one of our family favorites.
July 1, 2017
An adorable tale of two friends who would do anything for each other, and a sweet must-read.
July 14, 2016
Good book about seeing what you have from someone else's perspective..krb 7/13/16
December 1, 2016
This was a very cute story but very interesting because the author made a peach come alive like a person and the peach made friends with a frog, so it was different but in the end had a good story behind it.
February 7, 2018
Simply beautiful, this book brings tears to my eyes every time. A story of friendship and temporality. Peach and Blue bond knowing that Peaches can only live in trees and both lives are richer for her bravery.
August 7, 2019
it was such a cute little book ☺
September 3, 2020
Beautiful illustration with heartwarming story.
April 19, 2021
This is a beautiful story of friendship, empathy, and compassion. My favorite children's book ever.
August 27, 2022
Another fantastic story of friendship. The artwork is incredible.
June 7, 2024
So odd yet so sweet.
October 2, 2024
Too sentimental for kids, I think. Certainly my inner child rolled her eyes. And now that a peach has been anthropomorphized, even vegetarians are in trouble!
November 17, 2025
Phenomenal art. Deliciously weird storyline.
December 1, 2010
Peach and Blue is about a blue-bellied toad named Blue and a peach named Peach. One day, Blue wanted to take a walk, away from his pond. He wants to sit under the shade of a large peach tree sitting on a hill. As he sits he feels a rain drop but there are no clouds in sight. He looks up and sees a peach, her eyes shut, crying. Blue asks why she is crying and Peach says that she wants to see the world because someone will soon pick her because she is nice and ripe and she wants to see something other than her tree, so Blue and his many brothers and sisters help to get her down. Blue shows her his world, his boring pond and Peach shows Blue everything through her eyes. All the different colors and sounds and most of all, Peach shows Blue about how wonderful and beautiful his pond and shows him the world through different eyes.
I really like this book because it teaches about friendship and how if you look at things from a different point of view the world can be even more beautiful than you think it is and a dull, boring pond can be full of color and life.
I really like this book because it teaches about friendship and how if you look at things from a different point of view the world can be even more beautiful than you think it is and a dull, boring pond can be full of color and life.
April 30, 2012
An excellent picture book about friendship and seeing the world from a new point of view, Peach and blue follows a frog (named blue) who meets a Peach (named Peach) who wants to leave the tree she's been growing on and see the world. Frog decides to help and recruits his brothers and sisters to help Peach make her dream come true. As they explore the pond that Blue has grown up in, Peach helps him see it in a whole new way, as he sees it through her fresh eyes. It's bittersweet, making it something that adults won't hate to read, as at the end Peach acknowledges that "I don't think I'll last forever" when Blue tells her she can stay by the pond forever. But manages to end even so on a positive note that could be useful in talking with children about endings.
December 10, 2011
I really adore this book - the story is bittersweet and quiet. It is a wonderful tale of two new friends who set out to experience the world around them but ultimately discover that it doesn't matter where you go and what you see, it's who is there by your side that is truly important. The last few lines always leave me in tears, but the ending is very poignant. The illustrations are very soft in color and texture and they really enhance the theme of the book - definitely a great read all around!
November 10, 2015
Peach is a peach and Blue is the toad. Peach lives in a tree and cried to Toad that she was sad because she wanted to see more before her time was up. Toad takes Peach off of the tree and places her in the basket. Toad and his family walk peach around and let her explore whatever she wants. Toad and Peach become good friends. This book is full of illustrations. This is a great book to show how giving details when writing a story can create a great story.
May 23, 2008
I think this book is about dying even though it never really says anything about death. It's about being in the moment and caring for the people around you. The illustrations are lovely and look like pastel but the cover says they were painted by a husband and wife team. I wonder how that works. Does one sketch and the other color it in? whatever the system, it produces nice results.
August 8, 2016
I was reading this book to my daughter one night before bed, and I had to stop because I was so choked up. My husband thought I was nuts. The illustrations are so beautiful, especially the ones of Peach. Like you could almost reach out and touch her fuzzy cheek. So sweet and sad, but beautiful.
August 2, 2009
Saw this book many years ago working in a bookstore, and snatched it up because of the beautiful illustrations, as well as the story. I was saving it for my children before I even met my husband! Wonderful story of friendship. Will have to buy it again, can't find my copy and I want my daughter to read it.
September 13, 2011
This book showed an importance of friendship. Blue saw that Peach was unhappy and he did whatever he could to make her happy and help her experience the world around her. Peach was very thankful for Blue helping her see the world. It was what she wanted to do. Blue protected her and kept her company for a while.
December 11, 2011
This beautiful picture book is about a toad who meets a peach that wants to see the world. Together, the take on several challenges and Peach is able to see wonderful sights that she would have never seen from her peach tree. Throughout the adventure, the two become great companions who clearly love each other very much. They take comfort in knowing that they have each other.
May 17, 2012
This is one of my absolute favorite picture books. I've been reading it to my students for several years now and I get misty-eyed every time...never fails!! The pictures are lovely and I love the discussion I have with my students after we're done sharing it. I also love giving this book to friends and family. A wonderful addition to any collection. For kids in grades (2-4).
October 21, 2013
This is truly a great book depicting love and friendship. This is my favorite children's book of all time as it shows, with beautiful illustrations, the power of giving, sharing, loving, and caring! Two separate entities giving of themselves, and not trying to take from the other...awe inspiring theme!
January 14, 2014
This book shows that no matter how different you are or where you come from, you can develop a friendship with anyone if you are willing to help each other out. I think this book could be read to any age because everyone needs to be reminded about what a friendship actually is and not what kids can make of it.
September 1, 2007
I'm not an expert on children's books by any means, but I love this one. Charming and offbeat, it tales a tale of gentle acceptance and embrace after a peach tumbles out of its tree and lands next to the frog Blue.
September 24, 2007
This is a very unusual story of the friendship between a peach and a toad, especially the idea of sticking with a friend no matter what, as the peach begins to rot (die) after falling from the tree. A nice book for a unit on diversity too.
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