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A beautiful hardback gift to treasure. This collection brings together all of Arnold Lobel’s engaging, warm and funny stories about Frog and Toad, and features a special foreword by Julia Donaldson.A collectable classic treasury that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says “I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero”.Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad…From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be.The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations. This beautiful treasury brings together all twenty stories from Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and Toad All Year, Frog and Toad Together and Days With Frog and Toad.

This beautiful commemorative picture book edition of the Caldecott Honor title Frog and Toad Are Friends is the perfect way to celebrate Frog and Toad’s 50th anniversary!This handsome edition features matte paper, remastered artwork, and a green ribbon book marker. It makes a lovely gift for collectors, fans of children’s literature, and anyone and everyone who loves Frog and Toad!First published in 1970, Frog and Toad Are Friends was the first of the four beloved Frog and Toad books. This special edition contains all of the original stories—from the story about going swimming to finding lost buttons!This lovely volume also includes seven pages of rarely seen bonus material, including archival photographs, sketches, pages from the original book dummy, the manuscript of the first story, “Spring” (written in Arnold Lobel’s cursive on lined notebook paper!), plus a biography of Arnold Lobel and how he was inspired to write the Frog and Toad stories. The series has also been adapted into a Broadway musical and an Emmy-nominated animated series on Apple TV+.An Atlantic 65 Essential Children's Books Selection, 2025

One of the launch titles in the amazing new Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins, this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad.A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says “I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero”.Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad…From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be.The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations.Essential Picture Book Classics – timeless stories for every child to treasure.

An Essential Picture Book Classics this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad.A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says “I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero”.Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad…From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be.The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations.Essential Picture Book Classics – timeless stories for every child to treasure.

One of the launch titles in the amazing new Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins, this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad.A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says “I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero”.Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad…From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be.The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations.Essential Picture Book Classics – timeless stories for every child to treasure.

An Essential Picture Book Classics this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad.A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says “I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero”.Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad…From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be.The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations.Essential Picture Book Classics – timeless stories for every child to treasure.

One of the launch titles in the amazing new Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins, this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad.A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says “I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero”.Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad…From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be.The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations.Essential Picture Book Classics – timeless stories for every child to treasure.

Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad…Frog wanted to be alone. Toad thought Frog was sad, so set out to cheer him up.The much-loved Frog and Toad stories were written and illustrated Arnold Lobel and have been loved by generations.Children can recap the story using the story map on pages 14–15, providing lots of speaking and listening opportunities.Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.Ideas for Reading provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way. This charming collection, which brings together three springtime stories, is the perfect seasonal gift for children. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad . . .In these timeless and very funny spring-themed stories, Frog and Toad are always there for each other. From ensuring that Toad wakes up in time for spring, singing and reading to flower seeds in the hope that they’ll grow to spending alone time together. These two loveable characters really are the best of friends.Also look out for: Summer with Frog and Toad, Autumn with Frog and Toad and Christmas with Frog and Toad. ‘I bow before Arnold Lobel: he is my utter hero’ Julia Donaldson

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way. This charming collection, which brings together three springtime stories, is the perfect seasonal gift for children. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad . . .In these timeless and very funny spring-themed stories, Frog and Toad are always there for each other. From ensuring that Toad wakes up in time for spring, singing and reading to flower seeds in the hope that they’ll grow to spending alone time together. These two loveable characters really are the best of friends.Also look out for: Summer with Frog and Toad, Autumn with Frog and Toad and Christmas with Frog and Toad. ‘I bow before Arnold Lobel: he is my utter hero’ Julia Donaldson

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way. This charming collection, which brings together three summer stories, is the perfect seasonal gift for children. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad . . .In this timeless and very funny collection of summer stories Frog and Toad are ready spend more fine, long days together. Whether they’re trying to come up with stories to share, embarrassed by how they look in a bathing suit, or struggling with their melting ice creams, one thing’s for sure, these two lovable characters really are the best of friends.Also look out for: Springtime with Frog and Toad, Autumn with Frog and Toad and Christmas with Frog and Toad. ‘I bow before Arnold Lobel: he is my utter hero’ Julia Donaldson

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way. This charming collection, which brings together three summer stories, is the perfect seasonal gift for children. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad . . .In this timeless and very funny collection of summer stories Frog and Toad are ready spend more fine, long days together. Whether they’re trying to come up with stories to share, embarrassed by how they look in a bathing suit, or struggling with their melting ice creams, one thing’s for sure, these two lovable characters really are the best of friends.Also look out for: Springtime with Frog and Toad, Autumn with Frog and Toad and Christmas with Frog and Toad. ‘I bow before Arnold Lobel: he is my utter hero’ Julia Donaldson

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way. This charming collection, which brings together three autumn stories, is the perfect seasonal gift for children. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad . . .In this timeless and very funny collection of autumn stories, Frog and Toad enjoy spending their days together. From doing kind deeds for one another, persevering when trying to fly a kite, to sharing the shivers when Frog tells a scary story, these two lovable characters really are the best of friends.Also look out for: Springtime with Frog and Toad, Summer with Frog and Toad and Christmas with Frog and Toad. ‘I bow before Arnold Lobel: he is my utter hero’ Julia Donaldson

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way. This charming collection, which brings together three autumn stories, is the perfect seasonal gift for children. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad . . .In this timeless and very funny collection of autumn stories Frog and Toad enjoy spending their days together. From doing kind deeds for one another, persevering when trying to fly a kite, to sharing the shivers when Frog tells a scary story, these two lovable characters really are the best of friends.Also look out for: Springtime with Frog and Toad, Summer with Frog and Toad and Christmas with Frog and Toad. ‘I bow before Arnold Lobel: he is my utter hero’ Julia Donaldson

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way. This charming collection, which brings together three festive stories, is the perfect seasonal gift for children. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad . . .In this timeless and very funny collection of Christmas stories, Frog and Toad are always there for each other. Whether they are getting ready for winter sledging, sitting peacefully by the fire together, or trying to find spring around the corner, one thing’s for sure, these two lovable characters really are the best of friends.

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way. This charming collection, which brings together three festive stories, is the perfect seasonal gift for children. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad . . .In this timeless and very funny collection of Christmas stories, Frog and Toad are always there for each other. Whether they are getting ready for winter sledging, sitting peacefully by the fire together, or trying to find spring around the corner, one thing’s for sure, these two lovable characters really are the best of friends.

Fall in love with Frog and Toad in this complete audio collection, written and read by Arnold LobelFrom writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be. Loved by generations, enter the world of Frog and Toad and join them in their wonderful adventures together in this complete audio collection.Contains the following stories:Frog and Toad Are FriendsFrog and Toad TogetherFrog and Toad All YearDays With Frog and Toad

Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad…From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be.The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations. Now listen to them in audio – read by Arnold Lobel himself.Contains:TomorrowThe KiteShiversThe HatAlone

Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad…From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be.The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations. Now listen to them in audio – read by Arnold Lobel himself.Contains:Down the HillThe CornerIce CreamThe SurpriseChristmas Eve

Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad…From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be.The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations. Now listen to them in audio – read by Arnold Lobel himself.Contains:SpringThe StoryA Lost ButtonA SwimThe Letter

Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad…From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be.The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations. Now listen to them in audio – read by Arnold Lobel himself.Contains:A ListThe GardenCookiesDragons and GiantsThe Dream

Eleven wonderfully fun and festive audio stories to entertain little ones over the Christmas season.Get in the Christmas spirit with this entertaining audio collection of funny festive stories! From a monster searching for the perfect gift, to a carol-singing unicorn and a baked-potato Santa, this fun-filled collection is ideal for listening to in the run up to Christmas, whether on the move or snuggled up at home!*Each story stands alone*Perfect for children aged 3+ to enjoy with friends and family*Favourite children's authors, including Michael Morpurgo, Rachel Bright and Matt Lucas*Including much-loved children's characters, Frog and Toad, Love Monster and My Naughty Little SisterPlaylist:Countdown to Christmas by Adam & Charlotte Guillain, read by Alan IrvingMerry Christmas, Baked Potato by Matt Lucas, read by Matt LucasMy Naughty Little Sister and Father Christmas by Dorothy Edwards, read by Clementine MedforthMimi and the Mountain Dragon by Michael Morpurgo, read by Alan IrvingLove Monster and the Perfect Present by Rachel Bright, read by Sarah HadlandThe Twelve Green Days of Christmas by Barry Timms, read by Alan IrvingThe Three Wishes by Alan Snow, read by Alan IrvingThe Twelve Unicorns of Christmas by Timothy Knapman, read by Clementine MedforthSocks for Santa by Adam & Charlotte Guillain, read by Alan IrvingFrog and Toad - Christmas Eve by Arnold Lobel, read by Arnold LobelGrandpa Christmas by Michael Morpurgo, read by Clementine MedforthCopyright:Countdown to Christmas text (c) Adam and Charlotte Guillain 2019; Merry Christmas, Baked Potato text (c) Matt Lucas 2020; My Naughty Little Sister and Father Christmas text (c) The Estate of Dorothy Edwards 1952, 2019; Mimi and the Mountain Dragon text (c) Michael Morpurgo 2014; Love Monster and the Perfect Present text (c) Rachel Bright 2013; The Twelve Green Days of Christmas text (c) Barry Timms 2021; The Three Wishes text (c) Alan Snow 2020; The Twelve Unicorns of Christmas text (c) Timothy Knapman 2019; Socks for Santa text (c) Adam and Charlotte Guillain 2015; Frog and Toad: Christmas Eve text (c) Arnold Lobel 1976; Grandpa Christmas text (c) Michael Morpurgo 2018