Frog and Toad agreed: itwas a perfect day for a swim. And Frog was kind enough not to lookat Toad in his bathing suit, per Toad's request. But when theswimming was over, a crowd had gathered to see Toad in hisfunny-looking suit, and neither Frog nor Toad could make themleave.
The endearing pair hopalong through five enchanting stories, looking for lost buttons,greeting the spring, and waiting for mail. Their genuine care foreach other makes Frog and Toad two of the finest amphibious rolemodels around. Young readers will chuckle with Frog as they watchToad's silly efforts to make up a story. And they will applaud Toadas he finally wakes up after hibernating all winter. The fifthstory will warm the hearts of any would-be pen pal--or anyone whohas ever known what it's like to have a true-blue (or green)friend.
Arnold Lobel's comfortablebrown and green illustrations invite and delight every reader,setting the tone for warm, funny stories about friendship. ACaldecott Honor Book and finalist for the National Book Award forChildren's Literature, this installment of Lobel's classic Frog andToad series is another essential addition to any youngster's shelf.If you need even more of Frog and Toad, don't miss Frog and ToadTogether, Frog and Toad All Year, and Days with Frog and Toad.
The best of friends From writing letters to going swimming,telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are alwaysthere for each other -- just as best friends should be.