Frog and Toad All Year facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Arnold Lobel |
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| Illustrator | Lobel |
| Country | United States |
| Series | Frog and Toad |
| Subject | Friendship |
| Genre | Children's picture book, short story collection |
| Publisher | Harper & Row (I Can Read) |
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Publication date
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August 1, 1976 |
| Pages | 64 pp. |
| ISBN | 9780060239503 |
| OCLC | 873644795 |
| LC Class | PZ7.L7795 Fq3 |
| Preceded by | Frog and Toad Together |
| Followed by | Days with Frog and Toad |
Frog and Toad All Year is a charming picture book for children. It was written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel and first published in 1976. This book is the third one in the popular Frog and Toad series. Like the other books in the series, it tells five easy-to-read short stories about the adventures of two best friends, Frog and Toad.
Contents
Meet Frog and Toad
The main characters in the book are two good friends, Frog and Toad. Even though they are amphibians, they act a lot like people! They have different personalities, which makes their adventures interesting. Frog is often more outgoing, while Toad can be a bit more cautious. Experts in children's books love the Frog and Toad series. They show how important and special friendship is.
What Happens in the Book
Frog and Toad All Year follows the two friends through different seasons. They go on many adventures that show their unique personalities and their strong bond.
Down The Hill
In this story, Frog convinces Toad to go sledding with him. Toad is not very sure about it at first. Their sledding trip turns into an unexpected adventure.
The Corner
Frog shares a memory from when he was younger. He tells Toad how he used to search for signs of Spring. He looked for Spring "around various corners."
Ice Cream
Toad tries to get some ice cream for himself and Frog. But things don't go as planned! This story shows how even simple tasks can become funny challenges.
The Surprise
Both Frog and Toad decide to do something nice for each other. They each try to rake the other's leaves as a surprise. This leads to a sweet and funny mix-up.
Christmas Eve
Toad becomes worried when Frog is late for their Christmas celebration. This story shows how much the friends care about each other. It highlights the joy of spending holidays together.
From Book to Stage
Frog and Toad All Year has been adapted into a musical! It is called A Year with Frog and Toad. Willie and Robert Reale wrote the musical. It was performed on Broadway, which is a famous theater district. Other theater groups, like the Children's Theatre Company, have also performed it. You can also listen to the stories as an audio book.
Awards and Recognition
Frog and Toad All Year won an award called the Christopher Award in 1977. This award celebrates books that show positive human values. The book is also listed in the New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children. This shows that it is a highly recommended book for young readers.
