摇来摇去g and Toad Are Friends
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The parents' guide to what's in this book.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that kids readily relate to these two friends, and the stories in摇来摇去g and Toad Are Friendsstrike a chord with developing readers. The short five tales about friendship have simple, easy-to-follow plots that will engage both advanced and emerging readers alike. These stories explore the many facets of friendship and make for a timeless read.
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Once Frog convinces the sleepy Toad that winter is actually over, the two amphibian friends "run outside to see how the world was looking in spring." With each new season comes new journeys.
Is It Any Good?
The adventures of these two amphibians make for some of the simplest -- and most enjoyable -- chapter books for developing readers. Toad and Frog are, indeed, friends, and their respect for each other comes through on every page. Arnold Lobel's writing is engaging without being cloying, and the vocabulary is basic without being babyish. The story is illustrated with swamp-toned sketches of the friends and their surroundings.
即使的人物都是虚构的,感觉ings they share (and convey to their young readers) are very real, and the care they show for each other and the world around them stands as a good example of behavior. Children seem to relate strongly to these tales. In response to "The Letter," in which Frog becomes Toad's pen pal to fulfill his friend's desire for mail, one boy said, "I never get mail either! That is sad!" The themes of friendship and growing up seem to resonate strongly -- even if they're expressed by amphibians.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about friendship. What qualities do you appreciate in a friend?
Does this book make you want to read more stories in the摇来摇去g and Toadseries?
In what ways are you a good friend?
Book Details
- Author:Arnold Lobel
- Genre:Friendship
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher:HarperCollins Children's Books
- Publication date: January 1, 1970
- Number of pages: 64
- Award:Caldecott Medal and Honors
- Last updated: February 10, 2020
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