Frog and Toad Are Friends

Frog and Toad are Friends, a Caldecott Honor book, is a classic early reader written and illustrated by acclaimed American children’s author, Arnold Lobel. The five, humorous and easy-to-read short stories are about an unlikely pair of best friends; the good-natured, optimistic and lanky Frog, and the curmudgeonly, pessimistic and squat Toad. Together, the friends enjoy each other’s company as they welcome spring, tell stories, search for a missing button, go for a swim and wait for a letter. Lobel’s masterfully executed tales are engaging and pleasurable, particularly for young readers who are at the cusp of reading independently.