Celebrate the power of friendship in these five adventurous stories starring Frog and Toad—a Caldecott Honor Book!
From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other—just as best friends should be. Frog and Toad Are Friends is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor (Frog and Toad Together), a Caldecott Honor (Frog and Toad are Friends), ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.
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"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."
— Campbell (5 out of 5 stars)
“The endearing pair hop along through five enchanting stories, looking for lost buttons, greeting the spring, and waiting for mail. Their genuine care for each other makes Frog and Toad two of the finest amphibious role models around. Young readers will chuckle with Frog as they watch Toad's silly efforts to make up a story. And they will applaud Toad as he finally wakes up after hibernating all winter. The fifth story will warm the hearts of any would-be pen pal—or anyone who has ever known what it's like to have a true-blue (or green) friend...A Caldecott Honor Book and finalist for the National Book Award for Children’s Literature, this installment of Lobel's classic Frog and Toad series is another essential addition to any youngster’s shelf.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review" I loved this series as a child and I just enjoyed reading it to the boys I nanny for because they liked it too! "
— Jenna, 2/10/2014" So much wisdom in this delightful series. I never get tired of reading these to my children. "
— Barbara, 1/31/2014" This was Piper's first love in reading! She would read these chapters over & over & over!! Just looking at the cover brings back adorable memories of Piper laughing while she read. :) "
— Keeley, 1/28/2014" I like frog and toad. K.Y. "
— Horace, 1/20/2014" Can't actually remember first reading frog and toad books as I was too young. However, they are still very encouraging today. Toad is my hero, and I will forever appreciate what he taught me about making lists. "
— Dovey, 1/18/2014" I grew up reading this book and absolutely loved it. Great for beginning readers! "
— Kelsey, 1/15/2014" a good story for teaching connections "
— Theresa, 1/14/2014" If we have to read this book one more time, Drew and I might actually go insane. Wren begs for frog and toad every single night... "
— Cheryl, 1/9/2014" An old childhood favourite. Fun illustrations, great little stories. I remember feeling super grown-up when I read these as a child. And they're still great today! "
— Anna, 12/17/2013" I read these around 1st grade; loved them. "
— Chicklet, 12/12/2013" 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:) "
— Keely, 12/1/2013" We own the audio CDs of all of Lobel's Frog and Toad Collection, as well as his Mouse Soup. These have been amazing for road trips with little ones - they have heard them again and again. Great, simple stories of friendship. "
— Lisa, 11/28/2013" the frog and the toad is a very good book on friendships and how the differenet they maybe they stay the best of friends. this book is about the advntures of two friends and how well they get along. "
— Kadian, 11/8/2013" One of my son's favorites. "
— Deb, 9/3/2013" i love all series of frog and toad. "
— forough, 8/2/2013" I wouldn't be able to read if it weren't for frog and toad. "
— Ori, 6/28/2013" 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. "
— Carma, 5/15/2013" My favorite story is the one about the cookies! "
— Kelly, 3/27/2013" This is what friendship is all about! "
— Charis, 11/21/2012" Love these series!! Just finished reading them again, 35 years later, with my son :) "
— Annemarie, 4/3/2012" I loved the frog and toad stories growing up. "
— Jen, 1/28/2012" I'm so glad we discovered these books with our kids! "
— Annette, 12/11/2011" Frog and Toad still move me with their innocence and simplicity. "
— bryan, 10/14/2011" The Frog and Toad books are excellent beginning chapter books. Love 'em! "
— Jeannette, 7/21/2011" This book is so charming and cute! I recommend it to everybody regardless of age spectrums. It goes without saying that I love frogs too! <3 "
— Chio, 5/13/2011" Maybe even as clever as the George and Martha stories, all kids books fun for grown ups to read. "
— Beth, 9/18/2010" I had forgotten how wonderful these stories are. This is the reason I collect buttons. "
— Rachel, 8/11/2010" Race and I have had such a fun time reading these together. All of them. It also brings back memories of reading these as a kid. Race loves them. "
— Teddy, 4/18/2010" A wonderfully narrated collection that is a must have for long road trips with young children. "
— Penny, 2/3/2010" We loved listening to these in the car. "
— The, 1/9/2010Arnold Lobel (1933–1987) was the award-winning author and illustrator of many beloved children’s books, including the classic I Can Read books about Frog and Toad, and the Caldecott Medal winning Fables.