This isn’t inherently a bad thing, but it does mean older kids and adults will have to sit through a couple of slower-paced scenes and moments of characters pointing out what should be obvious to anyone in their double digits.įrog And Toad follows two best friends, Frog and Toad, as they spend their days hanging out together and, in the process, learning what it means to be a good friend. However, the same can’t be said for Apple TV’s adaptation of the books, as the show was clearly made with little kids in mind, first and foremost. The Frog And Toad books remind me in my adult years of what a healthy friendship looks like - and the books are funny and well-written enough that they’re entertaining for everyone, regardless of age. I believe a huge reason why is that society teaches us from a young age that romance is inherently more important than friendship, rather than the two both being valid forms of true love. Yes, they’re short and written simply, but their lessons on friendship are lessons adults greatly need reminding of, since research has shown that people are reporting fewer close friends than ever. Yes, they’re great books for kids, but for adults, I’d argue they’re even better. The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children's Book, Fanfare Honor List (īest Children's Book, and Library of Congress Children's Book.The Frog And Toad books by Arnold Lobel are some of my favorite things on the planet.

Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. Is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. And when both Frog and Toad are scared, they are brave together.Ĭalled this story collection from Arnold Lobel a masterpiece of child-styled humor and sensitivity.

When Toad bakes cookies, Frog helps him eat them. When Toad admires the flowers in Frog's garden, Frog gives him seeds to grow a garden of his own. The beloved classic about friendship-a Newbery Honor Bookįrog and Toad are best friends-they do everything together.

Frog and toad forever