Frog in Love [Hardcover]

Max Velthuijs (Author), Anthea Bell (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1989

Love "knows no boundaries" in this simple story in which Frog is too shy to tell Duck that he loves her. "...An excellent selection for read aloud or for independent reading."-- Children's Book Review Service. Full-color il lustrations throughout.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

PW praised the amorous hero who "does win his heart's desire, through unorthodox and even clumsy means, and captures the hearts of readers as well. The simplicity of Velthuijs's paintings serves to spotlight Frog's expressions, which run the gamut from dreaminess . . . to despair and finally bliss." Ages 3-8.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-- The bright, colorful, and humorous watercolor illustrations done in a deceptively easy style set the tone in this engaging tale. Frog gets hot and cold, his heart races, and Hare informs him he is in love. Piglet finds this impossible to believe since Frog is green and Duck is white. Frog, however, sets off to prove his love by breaking the world's high-jump record. He is injured in the attempt, and while she nurses him back to health, Duck finds out who has been leaving all the lovely gifts. The moralizing does not interfere with the warmth and humor found in the story. Frog is a shy, loving, sensitive, and romantic character. --Regina Pauly, Free Library of Philadelphia
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux (May 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0374424705
• ISBN-13: 978-0374424701
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,522,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful metaphor for cross-cultural couples, October 23, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Frog in Love (Hardcover)

I first came across "Frog In Love" as a pre-school teacher. I was asked to read it for our Valentines Day celebration. I was deeply touched by Max Velthuijs's amazing ability to tenderly convey such a hopeful message that both young children, as well as adults can grasp easily. My husband and I were very much like frog and duck when we were good friends. Ironically, just as frog meets with an accident, so did my husband and just like duck, I was able to help him and we admitted our deep affection for eachother. Naturally I went and bought the story for my husband and read it to him. When I got to the last page, and read the words "Love knows no boundaries" we both had tears in our eyes. Someday when we have our children, we'll read this lovely story to them!

5.0 out of 5 stars super cute!, March 20, 2010

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This review is from: Frog in Love (Hardcover)

This is such a cute book! My 2 year old loves it. Frog is in love with Duck and goes out of his way to show her. It's not a topic you usually find in children's books and it's sweet. The illustrations have lovely rich colors too.

5.0 out of 5 stars Frog is adorable!, September 10, 2008

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This review is from: Frog in Love (Hardcover)

We love all of the books in Max Velthuijs' Frog Series. Our all-time favorite is "Frog is Frog"--but this one rates high up there as well!