Frog and Toad Are Friends: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner from the Classic Animal Friendship and Adventure Series, Great for Growing Reading Skills and Early Literacy Development for Kids [ages 4-8]

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. Frog and Toad Are Friends is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor (Frog and Toad Together), a Caldecott Honor (Frog and Toad are Friends), ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book. The series has also been adapted into a Broadway musical and an Emmy-nominated animated series on Apple TV+.

Join Frog and Toad for five timeless tales about what it means to be a true friend:

• Classic Children’s Humor: From Toad trying to think of a story by standing on his head to his famously funny bathing suit, these stories are filled with gentle, laugh-out-loud moments.
• Heartwarming Friendship Stories: Whether waking a sleepy friend for spring or writing a letter just to make him happy, Frog and Toad show the power of being there for one another.
• Perfect for Reading Aloud: With simple, charming dialogue and comforting story arcs, these five short adventures make for the perfect bedtime or classroom read-aloud experience.
• Builds Reading Confidence: As a Level 2 I Can Read book, the clear text and supportive stories help new readers take their first proud steps into reading on their own.