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Arnold Lobel's well-known Frog and Toad series has given millions of children a love of reading. Lobel's books have helped to teach young children to read on their own and the importance of best friends. The first book in the series "Frog and Toad Are Friends" introduces us to the characters... read more

Characters edit see section history

  • Frog: Toad and Frog are best friends who share very common characteristics and who laugh and play together no matter what.
  • Frog and Toad: Two best friends who cherish their friendshp and help each other.
  • Snail: Snail is in charge of getting the mail to frog from toad.
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “Toad said, 'Frog you are looking quite green.' 'But I always look green,' said Frog. 'I am a frog.'”
  • “'You have been asleep since November'. said Frog. 'Well then', said Toad, 'A little more sleep will not hurt me.'”

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First Sentence edit see section history

Frog ran up the path to Toad's house.

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. Spring
2. The Story
3. A Lost Button
4. A Swim
5. The Letter

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 4 in Frog and Toad. (standard series)

Followed by Frog and Toad Together.

This is book 24 of 25 in All-Time Favorite Children's Books. (community list)
This book is in I Can Read - Level 2. (publisher series)
This book is in An I Can Read Book. (publisher series)
This is book 1971 of 240 in Caldecott Honor. (authoritative list)
This is book 262 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Arnold Lobel (Author)
  2. Arnold Lobel (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1970
ISBN: 0064440206
Page Count: 64

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