Frog and Toad CD Audio Collection [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Arnold Lobel (Author, Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 17, 2004

There's nothing like a best friend ...

Frog and Toad, those famous pals, are beloved by generations of children. Their every adventure is filled with the magic of true friendship, whether they're telling ghost stories, searching for a lost button, or eating too many cookies. This captivating audio collection features all four of the Frog and Toad books, read with humor and charm by award-winning author Arnold Lobel.

This collection contains:

Frog and Toad Are Friends
Frog and Toad All Year
Frog and Toad Together
Days with Frog and Toad

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Arnold Lobel (1933-1987) was the award-winning author and illustrator of many beloved children's books, including the classic I Can Read books about Frog and Toad, and the Caldecott Medal winning Fables.

From AudioFile

This collection contains an abundant number of stories about the warm friendship shared by Frog and Toad. Whether the two are helping or teasing each other, being kind or being silly, their stories shine with Lobel's gentle and slightly off-beat humor. Read by the fatherly sounding Lobel, these stories are perfectly paced for the early reader who wants to enjoy the pictures, too. With Lobel's light touch and warm characterizations of Frog and Toad, this production contains hours of wonderful, whimsical fun. J.C.G. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: HarperFestival; Unabridged edition (August 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060740531
• ISBN-13: 978-0060740535
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,961 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > Books on Cassette > Children's Books
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More About the Author

Arnold Lobel (1933-1987) was the award-winning author and illustrator of many beloved children's books, including the classic I Can Read books about Frog and Toad, and the Caldecott Medal winning Fables.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for Frog and Toad fans, December 29, 2004

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Christie Harrigan "harrigan814" (Urbana, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frog and Toad Audio Collection (Audio Cassette)

I purchased this for our 5 year old son. He has truly enjoyed listening to the sweet stories of friendship. While we have the books, I agree with the other reviewer, you really do not have to read along to be entertained. We put the tape in our son's player and he listens while drifting off to sleep. Unlike some children's books on tape, this is done so well - the timing, clarity and voices keep your interest. This is a winner!!

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great stories for smart kids., October 23, 2006

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Gregory Mills "Greg" (Grosse Pointe Farms, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frog and Toad CD Audio Collection (Audio CD)

The expression on the faces of my three and five year old as they puzzle, smile and nod over the adventures of Frog and Toad is something I think I'll carry with me for a long time. The kids are fully engaged with the audio CD, and can now follow along with the printed words when I read the same stories to them from the Frog and Toad books.

While Arnold Lobel has a calm, kid friendly reading voice, he never panders or talks down to the kids. I like that. I also appreciate the gentle, absurd wit that Lobel weaves into these stories. I'm not kidding when I say that I could see the skeleton of a Seinfeld plot in some of these stories. Makes it easier for an adult in the car to listen to, that's for sure.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent book tape for fans of Frog and Toad books, September 22, 2001

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"finnsmom" (oceanside, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frog and Toad Audio Collection (Audio Cassette)

I am ordering this tape again for my four year old son. He listened to his first copy until it broke. It is fascinating to watch him listen to the stories with a half smile on his face as he recalls the pictures from the books. It is not necessary to read along to enjoy the tape. Mr. Lobel reads the stories perfectly. He clearly conveys the personalities of the characters without "doing the voices."