Summer with Frog and Toad

Name: Summer with Frog and Toad
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008651862
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Arnold Lobel

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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... Read More

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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.

The perfect summer 2024 illustrated story for kids - a funny and heart-warming celebration of friendship and life

Description

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 to 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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008651862

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 April 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 48

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Arnold Lobel Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational LGBTQ+

About the Author

Arnold Lobel was the award-winning author and illustrator of many beloved children’s books, including the classic I Can Read Books about Frog and Toad, and Uncle Elephant.

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