Frog and Toad Series
Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel is a collection of stories of two best friends Frog and Toad. It is
an easy reading book for children.
Frog and Toad live a simple life and the stories are about their everyday adventures like baking
and eating cookies, tending a garden, getting sick and telling a story, going for a swim or a walk.
This is what makes the book so special for everyone. These are ordinary activities that children
often relate to.
In the series, Frog is more calm and practical while Toad is a bit impulsive and anxious but just
as caring. But they are best friends and hence their qualities complement each other. The way
Frog and Toad do their everyday activities, makes us embrace the ordinary. It teaches us that
even simple little moments are special if you have another person sticking by you through thick
and thin. Like they say “Often in life those seemingly ordinary moments hold the most
extraordinary meaning.”
The stories also have a depth to it. They have some valuable insights to offer. Frog and Toad
always accept each other and make each other feel important. In a few stories, we also learn
about values like patience, willpower, respect, open-mindedness and of course friendship. I also
learnt that you should appreciate yourself, even for the small things.
I love how Frog and Toad make every moment extraordinary by making each other feel loved in
their quiet happy life. The illustrations in the books are serene and calm. We love this book
because of Toad’s silliness and Frog’s sensibility, making this a classic wholesome series that
children will always cherish.
The book is so delightful and perfectly written that you will only get to know its depth by reading
it yourself and experiencing its magic.
It truly brings the little moments to life.