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Frog and Toad are Friends
by Arnold Lobel
Recommended reading ages: 4-8 years
Lexile measure: 400L
Lexile measure: 400L
A classic picture book by American children’s author Arnold Lobel, Frog and Toad are Friends follows the whimsical life of two animal friends. It is a collection of five easy-to-follow short stories that will keep young readers easily engaged. This is a highly accessible novel as Lobel uses simple vocabulary which is repeated throughout each story, alongside frequent accompanying pictures. The readability and fun storylines of this book makes it a great choice for a range of reading abilities: Frog and Toad can be read out loud to young children, read together with those who have just started learning, or read independently by those a few years older.
Why we recommended
The sweet, playful themes also make the content of Lobel’s book perfect for young children, teaching them the value of friendship, compassion and empathy. The two characters appeal to readers of all ages, who, like Frog and Toad, must overcome daily challenges such as boredom, impatience and embarrassment. Having fallen in love with these funny, relatable characters, young readers will be eager to continue following their adventures — which they will be able to do with the three sequels that also contain five short stories each. The Frog and Toad series are a fantastic choice for any young reader, providing a wealth of accessible, simple tales that will no doubt inspire a love of reading in children, improve their vocabulary, and at the same time teach them important life lessons of friendship and perseverance.
Questions and activities for readers
adapted from Woo! Jr.
Chapter 1: Spring
Chapter 1: Spring
- Frog loves spring because he can play in the beautiful weather outside. What is your favorite season? Why?
- What are the differences between the four seasons? Can you draw a picture for each season? (Seasons worksheet)
- Frog and Toad both don’t feel very well. How do you feel when you are sick? What makes you feel better?
- Toad can’t think of a story to tell Frog. Can you come up with a story to tell Frog so he feels better?
- Toad can’t find his button! Can you color and count the buttons for him? (Button worksheet)
- Frog and Toad love swimming together! Which other animals like swimming? Which of them live in water?
The article is written by Noa Shmueli
About Noa
Graduated from Taipei European School, Noa is now majoring in English at Columbia University and Trinity College Dublin. An avid reader and writer, she was the Editor-in-Chief of the TES student magazine, PEAK, and have been editing textbooks and essays since 2016.
About Noa
Graduated from Taipei European School, Noa is now majoring in English at Columbia University and Trinity College Dublin. An avid reader and writer, she was the Editor-in-Chief of the TES student magazine, PEAK, and have been editing textbooks and essays since 2016.
8 Comments
I've always loved the friendship between Frog and Toad. They're such different characters – Frog is all about jumping in head first, while Toad is more cautious. But their differences never get in the way of their friendship. They're always there for each other, through thick and thin, and their adventures together are so much fun. I find their stories heartwarming and a great reminder of the importance of friendship.
몸과 마음이 지쳐 있었는데, 이곳에서의 경험 덕분에 큰 힐링을 받았습니다. 서비스 중간에 제공되는 출장마사지가 스트레스를 풀어주고 피로를 제거해주었습니다.
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집에서 편하게 쉴 수 있는 시간을 만들고 싶었는데, 서비스가 좋았어요. 출장마사지 덕분에 근육 긴장이 풀리고 스트레스가 사라졌습니다. 만족도가 매우 높습니다.
서비스 흐름이 자연스럽고 이해하기 쉬워 만족스러웠습니다. 상품권현금화 기능도 빠르게 진행되어 편리했어요.
하루 종일 앉아서 일한 탓에 허리가 불편했는데 마사지 후 훨씬 가벼워졌어요. 오산출장마사지 서비스는 세심한 손길과 편안한 진행 덕분에 만족도가 매우 높았습니다.
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