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Frog and Toad Are Friends

(1970, Fiction - Friendship, Written by Arnold Lobel, Illustrated by No Illustrator)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    The writing is engaging without being cloying.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Frog and Toad Are Friends

Parents need to know that kids readily relate to these two friends, and the stories strike a chord with developing readers.

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  • Families can talk about friendship. Kids: What qualities do you appreciate in a friend? In what ways are you a good friend?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    nellsuz
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    really cute book

    well this book i read when i was in second grade ...i really love it...its a really good book for any person young or old...:]

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    uytre80
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Best book for toddlers

    I used to love this book when I was younger, and now my baby brother is reading it and he loves it too!

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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

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