

The stories have also been produced as an audio book. The book has been adapted as a musical, written by Willie and Robert Reale and entitled A Year with Frog and Toad, opened on Broadway, and was also performed by the Second Story Repertory, by Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, and by the Chicago Children's Theatre, among others. Toad becomes concerned when Frog is late for their Christmas celebration. Toad finds himself in a sticky situation when he buys ice cream cones for himself and Frog.įrog and Toad secretly sneak out to rake the other's leaves. ( November 2022)įriends Frog and Toad, who have quite different personalities, have adventures through the seasons.įrog invites Toad to go sledding with him, on a trip that doesn't go as planned.įrog recalls how he searched for Spring around various corners when he was very young. Watch Frog and Toad on Apple TV.This section needs expansion with: Each story within the book should have its own summary. It’s based on the award-winning children’s book, and I’m assuming that the stories will keep the same themes and personalities of these beloved books. On a side note, on April 28, 2023, “Frog and Toad” comes out as an animated show on Apple TV+! Watch the series trailer below. With themes of kindness, simplicity, and friendship, the stories are warm-hearted and truthful, often metaphorical for the human condition. The book series Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel was published in the 1970s and still is one of the most popular books for early readers. The list below represents my favorite of these warmhearted friendship stories that are similar to Frog and Toad’s themes, characters, and reading level. Throughout the years, I’ve read and reviewed many early readers and chapter books with the opposites attract kind of friendship.

If you’ve been reading Frog and Toad books but want more contemporary friendship adventures for growing readers, I’ve got you covered with a list of charming read alikes.
