A beautiful hardback gift to treasure. This collection brings together all of Arnold Lobel's engaging, warm and funny stories about Frog and Toad, and features a special foreword by Julia Donaldson. A collectable classic treasury that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says "I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero". Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad... From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other - just as best friends should be. The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations. This beautiful treasury brings together all twenty stories from Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and Toad All Year, Frog and Toad Together and Days With Frog and Toad.

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 springtime stories, is the perfect seasonal gift for children. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad . . . In these timeless and very funny spring-themed stories, Frog and Toad are always there for each other. From ensuring that Toad wakes up in time for spring, singing and reading to flower seeds in the hope that they’ll grow to spending alone time together. These two loveable characters really are the best of friends. Also look out for: Summer 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

An Essential Picture Book Classics this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad. A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says "I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero". Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad... From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other - just as best friends should be. The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations. Essential Picture Book Classics - timeless stories for every child to treasure.

Friends every day

Frog and Toad are always there for each other -- just as best friends should be. From sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days, these two friends have fun together the whole year round!

Friends all year.

One of the launch titles in the amazing new Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins, this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad. A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says “I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero�. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad… From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be. The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations. Essential Picture Book Classics – timeless stories for every child to treasure.

This beautiful commemorative picture book edition of the Caldecott Honor title Frog and Toad Are Friends is the perfect way to celebrate Frog and Toad's 50th anniversary! This handsome edition features matte paper, remastered artwork, and a green ribbon book marker. It makes a lovely gift for collectors, fans of children's literature, and anyone and everyone who loves Frog and Toad! First published in 1970, Frog and Toad Are Friends was the first of the four beloved Frog and Toad books. This special edition contains all of the original stories-from the story about going swimming, to finding lost buttons! This lovely volume also includes seven pages of rarely seen bonus material, including archival photographs, sketches, pages from the original book dummy, the manuscript of the first story "Spring" (written in Lobel's cursive on lined notebook paper!), plus a biography of Arnold Lobel and how he was inspired to write the Frog and Toad stories.

Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad... Frog and Toad both secretly visited each other's houses to clean up the leaves. Were they able to surprise each other? The much-loved Frog and Toad stories were written and illustrated Arnold Lobel and have been loved by generations. Children can recap the two surprises in the diagram on pages 14-15, providing lots of speaking and listening opportunities. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Ideas for Reading provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Mother says deep down in his heart. Anthony loves me. Anthony says deep down in his heart he thinks I stink.

Anthony's younger brother puts up with a lot. Every time he wants to play with Anthony and his friends, or even go into the playroom, Anthony starts to clobber him. There's nothing he can do now...but just wait until he's six!

Judith Viorst's fine, funny story, now available in a handsome new edition, will charm readers of all ages.

Mouse is in a
jam -- soon he'll
be weasel soup!

Weasel is ready for his dinner. And poor mouse is it. Just in time, he thinks up a clever and entertaining way to distract weasel from serving up mouse soup for supper.

A stunning and picture book reissue of the "brilliant" (The New York Times Book Review) classic Mother Goose collection of over 300 rhymes illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Arnold Lobel. This treasury of 302 timeless rhymes includes both favorite and less familiar verses that are the foundation of any child's language development, such as "This little pig went to market" and "There was an old woman who lived in a shoe." In a starred review, School Library Journal said this gorgeous collection was "brimming over with energy...distinguished by abundant humor and a rich variety of moods and styles."

‘Grasshopper, insouciant hero of Lobel’s free-and-easy reader, goes where the road leads, en route unsettling a series of set-in-their-ways insects.’ —SLJ. ‘One of the richest examples of characterization in the beginning-to-read genre.’ —BL.

Notable Children's Book of 1978 (ALA)
1979 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
"Best of the Best" Children's Books 1966–1978 (SLJ)
Children's Choices for 1979 (IRA/CBC)
Garden State Children's Book Award—Easy to Read (New Jersey Library Association)

Frog and Toad are best friends -- they do everything together. When Toad admires the flowers in Frog's garden, Frog gives him seeds to grow a garden of his own. When Toad bakes cookies, Frog helps him eat them. And when both Frog and Toad are scared, they are brave together. From the first enchanting story to the last, these five adventures of two best friends are filled with humor and tender affection.

1973 Newbery Honor Book
Notable Children's Books of 1971–1975 (ALA)
Best Books of 1972 (SLJ)
A Reading Rainbow Selection
1973 Children's Books Showcase Selection
Children's Books of 1972 (Library of Congress)
Children's Books of International Interest 1972 (ALA)
Noteworthy Titles of 1972 (NYT)
Children's Books of International Interest 1972 (CSD/ALA)
Noteworthy Titles of 1972 (NYTBR)

Now young children can read about dinosaurs'even how to say their names'by themselves. ‘Shouts of welcome will greet this new addition to the Early I Can Read series.' 'H. ‘Excellent illustrations . . . a virtual necessity for any library that serves primary-grade children.' 'SLJ.

Best Books for Spring 1974 (SLJ)
A Reading Rainbow Selection
Children's Books of 1974 (Library of Congress)
Outstanding Children's Books of 1974 (YC)
1977 Garden State Children's Book Award (New Jersey Library Association)

Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad... Frog wanted to be alone. Toad thought Frog was sad, so set out to cheer him up. The much-loved Frog and Toad stories were written and illustrated Arnold Lobel and have been loved by generations. Children can recap the story using the story map on pages 14-15, providing lots of speaking and listening opportunities. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Ideas for Reading provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Weasel is ready for his dinner. And poor mouse is it. Just in time, he thinks up a clever and entertaining way to distract weasel from serving up mouse soup for supper.

Outstanding Children's Books of 1978 (NYT)
Children's Choices for 1978 (IRA/CBC)
Children's Books of 1977 (Library of Congress)
Garden State Children's Book Award (New Jersey Library Association)

Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad... Frog and Toad went out to fly a kite, but getting it to fly was harder than they thought! The much-loved Frog and Toad stories were written and illustrated Arnold Lobel and have been loved by generations. Children can recap the story on pages 14-15 by exploring each attempt the characters made at getting the kite to fly, providing lots of speaking and listening opportunities. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Ideas for Reading provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Words to Live By! Beloved quotes from Frog and Toad are gathered together in this beautiful keepsake book on friendship and life. This 48-page jacketed hardcover contains timeless quotes from the inimitable, inseparable pair, together with classic illustrations selected from the original four stories. This lovely volume is perfect at graduation, for birthdays, or just because. Celebrate fifty years of Frog & Toad!

Seven mouse boys lie awake one night...

‘Whether flying a kite or receiving a birthday hat that doesn’t fit, Frog and Toad persevere in their friendship. Lobel’s style is friendly, subtle, and entertaining. ’ —ALA Notable Children’s Books Committee. ‘This fourth book about a celebrated friendship is beautifully fashioned.’ —H.

Notable Children's Books of 1979 (ALA)
1980 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
Children's Books of 1979 (Library of Congress)

Welcome to Owl's cozy home.

Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. One evening he invites Winter to sit by the fire. Another time he finds strange bumps in his bedroom. And when Owl goes for a walk one night, he makes a friend that follows him all the way home.