This special edition contains all of the original stories-from the story about going swimming, to finding lost buttons! It makes a lovely gift for collectors, fans of children's literature, and anyone and everyone who loves Frog and Toad!įirst published in 1970, Frog and Toad Are Friends was the first of the four beloved Frog and Toad books. This handsome edition features matte paper, remastered artwork, and a green ribbon book marker. 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 50 th anniversary! 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. This special edition contains all of the original stories-from the story about going swimming, to finding lost buttons!. About the Book "First published in 1970, Frog and Toad Are Friends was the first of the four beloved Frog and Toad books.
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