The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set I Can Read Book 2

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Artwork and Touching Stories

2008-03-13
My 2 year old son sits through many chapters of the Frog and Toad books. I am so grateful for them, as I find them wonderful to read aloud, and I don't tire of them over and over as I do other books. My son is so enamored with the artwork. He will fequently pull the book close to his face to gaze at the artwork on each page, especially when there are other animals introduced besides Frog or Toad. Our favorite is the Swim, where Frog is embarrassed by his swimming suit, and the mouse, lizard, snake, turtle and others all find is suit very funny!

Perfect for Beginning Chapter Book Readers! (about 2nd grade)

2008-02-24
When I was a kid, I absolutely loved Frog & Toad! As a 2nd grade teacher, Frog and Toad were used as "beginning chapter books" for my students. Reaching the "Frog and Toad" level was a big deal for my kids. I remember the look of excitement on a little boy's face when he opened up Frog and Toad knowing he was really ready to read and understand it for the first time. I'm sure he'll adore the story for a lifetime and love to share it with his kids, too. The excitement and pride in his eyes makes me treasure the years I taught. Thank you, Arnold Lobel, for creating treasured stories and reading level milestones in our reading library. We love you!

Carol Brooke
Author of BUMBLE BEAR Daniel Bear Learns a Lesson

Chapter book good for early elementary

2007-12-16
Frog and Toad make a great team and my son loves to read through the books. His younger sister can pick out Frog and Toad pictures when we are out and about, even before I recognize them. Cute little adventures of Frog and Toad lead to valuable lessons for children in the elementary age bracket of K-3rd. Buy the pack, not the individuals, for hours of fun.

Great read aloud stories.

2007-05-24
My 2 year old loves these books. They are the first books that she has sat through that have more text than pictures. We also bought the CDs and she listens to that at night as part of her bedtime routine.

My favorite books as a young reader.

2007-05-15
The Frog and Toad books stand the test of time. Still funny, engaging, original and adorable 30 years later. I buy them for all my friends' children now. Be sure to read the story "Cookies". :)))

A Classic and Favorite

2008-07-03
These books were favorites of mine as a child and I'm so blessed to be able to share these classics with my own child.

Great stories!

2008-05-13
The collection consists of 3 books - Frog and Toad All Year, Frog and Toad Are Friends, and Frog and Toad Together. My 8 year old nephew who has reading difficulties loves these books. He now shows an interest in reading. Please keep up with the stories Mr. Lobel!

Frog and Toad are great

2008-05-12
I first came across the Frog and Toad books when I was working in a second grade classroom. There was one boy in the class who was reading below grade level and was a very reluctant reader until he was introduced to the Frog and Toad books. He loved them. He liked the fact that with several stories in one book he felt as though he was reading a chapter book. He liked that although the books were easy to read they were not babyish.

This year my pre-school son has discovered the same books after seeing the DVD of the Frog and Toad musical. He is delighted that he can read the books with just a little help.

We love Frog and Toad

2008-04-17
Recently my father dragged out our old Frog and Toad books and started reading them to my daughter (26 months) when she was over. She LOVES Frog and Toad!

I suspect half the story goes over her head but she loves them anyhow, and I'm sure she'll love them more when she actually "gets" the whole story. She'll drag out the books all by herself some days and sit on the floor flipping through them saying, '"Frog, Frog!' cried Toad' and telling me what's in the pictures.

Simple language and values for all

2008-03-24
I bought a our first Arnold Lobel book based on the drawings and the layout. It looked appropriate for my son who is 5. It became a favourite on the first reading and we have bought and read many more since. This collection is full of playful, original stories that bring to mind television shows like Little Bear and Franklin.

These stories have fueled hours of laughter and delight. I recommend them highly along with other Lobel books like Mouse Tales and Mouse soup; they are the perfect length for bed time. The topics and themes about everyday conundrums, serendipity and friendship are entertaining, thought provoking, and a gentle and amusing way to suggest to young minds what it means to be a good friend.