Rating:  Summary: Amphibians for all seasons Review: Along with Seuss, Lobel is perhaps the most beloved writer and illustrator of beginning readers. In this effort he turns in another winning series of five short tales, each one in plain language but highly entertaining, enlivened by Lobel's superb two-tone illustrations. Frog and Toad are distinct and likeable characters, comically foolish in their own ways but buoyed by their genuine friendship. This book features the added appeal of stories from all the year round, from winter (how funny they look in big winter coats!) to spring rain (a genuinely sweet tale) to summer ice cream (what a mess!) to fall leaf raking (in gift-of-the-magi form, each rakes the other's yard in secret) and Christmas Eve, perhaps the most pleasant story of all - nothing sloppy or sentimental, just goodhearted. Readers of these domestic adventures will also enjoy Lobel's "Owl at Home."
Rating:  Summary: Love it! Review: Finally, a book my child and I BOTH enjoy! The stories are short and simple, featuring the somewhat naive Toad and his wiser friend Frog, both lovable characters. There is a gentle moral to each story, and a lot of good humor, too. The stories can be appreciated on different levels, which makes the book appealing to many ages.
Rating:  Summary: frog and toad all year Review: Five stories of Frog and Toad. In "Down the Hill", Frog convinces Toad that a sled ride is safe and fun. Frog recounts his search for spring which is around the corner in "The Corner". Toad goes for ice cream and returns a monster though he doesn't know it in "Ice Cream". "The Surprise" is a great story of real friendship. And Toad's imagination congers multiple mishaps for Toad who is late in "Christmas Eve". He didn't have to worry. These two are a favorite for children, through their many adventure their friendship always holds true. The audio tape adds an independence to enjoying these tales.
Rating:  Summary: Hours of reading fun! Review: Frog and Toad are so funny! My 3 year old son can hear these stories over and over, and they are even entertaining for mom! I highly recommend all the Frog and Toad books.
Rating:  Summary: Frog and Toad are cute and funny Review: I found a Frog and Toad book with some of my sisters book while we were moving. I picked it up and I couldn't put it down. Frog and Toad are like the odd couple with quarks and exchanges that keep you laughing and keep you hooked. The story lines are simple and fun for kids to follow. Anyone with kids should get this book for them. It's fun for them, and it's fun to read to them.
Rating:  Summary: Wonderful! Review: I loved Frog and Toad as a child and now I'm buying them for my own daughter. What I like best about them is that Frog and Toad never do anything cruel or spiteful or rude as you see so many other characters in children's books. They are always polite and helpful to each other, and whatever they do is done out of friendship. Not just this, but all of the Frog and Toad books are full of good stories and good examples for young readers.
Rating:  Summary: Wonderful! Review: I loved Frog and Toad as a child and now I'm buying them for my own daughter. What I like best about them is that Frog and Toad never do anything cruel or spiteful or rude as you see so many other characters in children's books. They are always polite and helpful to each other, and whatever they do is done out of friendship. Not just this, but all of the Frog and Toad books are full of good stories and good examples for young readers.
Rating:  Summary: Great for adults too! Heartwarming...wonderful...read it! Review: I read this book as a child and loved it. Now I am going to be an English teacher soon...and I am constantly on the lookout for great books! A couple years ago I came across this book while looking through some old things. I read it again was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. It made me smile, laugh, and cry. I am very close to my older sister (who is taller and thinner and I am shorter and fatter). I gave her the book as a gift, and she loved it as well. Now she's working overseas and I don't see her very often, but when I read this book I think of her... This is a very special book...read it and see for yourself. It will touch your heart. In a world where people are taught to be selfish, Frog and Toad All Year shows us that we need to put others first. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have and still do! ^_^
Rating:  Summary: By now, you're hooked... Review: If you've read the first two books in the Frog and Toad series, by now you and your child are hooked! This book, published in 1976, is the third of four books about Frog and Toad, written by Arnold Lobel. This book has five stories, starting and ending with Winter tales. As usual, Toad is a bit negative and nervous, while Frog is calm, positive and dedicated to being a very good friend to Toad. In "Down the Hill", Frog gets Toad to come outside and try sledding down a hill with him. Toad goes reluctantly along, and for a moment enjoys the ride. Frog gets bumped off the sled, and Toad still enjoys the adventure until he realizes he's alone. He decides Winter is best spent inside. The next story is about a story told from Frog to Toad, one rainy day when they are wishing Spring was here. Frog promises that Spring is just around "The Corner." "Ice Cream" is a funny story about what happens when Toad buys ice cream cones for himself and Frog, and carries them a long way on a very hot day. "The Surprise" is a story about what happens when two friends try to do something special for a friend, in secret. The last story, "Christmas Eve", has a worried Toad frantically searching for his best friend, sure that something terrible has happened. It has a happy ending, of course! The stories are short, sweet and about friendship, but in a simple manner. Drawings of Frog and Toad are on almost every page, and are detailed enough to warrant a lengthy view and some comments from young readers. The words are understandable and readable enough for very young readers, yet they manage to tell a story with an amusing message.
Rating:  Summary: This book has five short stories about Frog and Toad Review: In the chapter, "Christmas Eve", Toad is worried because Frog was not there. Toad went out to look for Frog. I liked it because it was scary when Frog was. not there
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