Frog is a Hero
Publishing Details
Frog is a Hero
By (Author) Max Velthuijs
Andersen Press Ltd
Andersen Press Ltd
6th November 2014
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
833.914
Physical Properties
32
Width 240mm, Height 275mm, Spine 3mm
179g
Description
When the rains come and the river bursts its banks, Frog, Duck, Pig and Hare are stranded. It is Frog who is a hero when he risks his life to help his friends. 'Frog is an inspired creation - a masterpiece of graphic simplicity.' - Guardian
Reviews
"I thoroughly enjoyed this book... simple but deftly told." * Bookbag *
"Great story with a happy ending." * EYE *
"A joy to read." * Carousel *
"Frog is an inspired creation - a masterpiece of graphic simplicity." * Guardian *
"This is one of a series of books about Frog; look out also for Frog Finds a Friend, with the same trademark exploration of the emotional highs and lows with which all small children are familiar." -- Yvonne Coppard * Armadillo Magazine *
Author Bio
Max Velthuijs was born in The Hague in 1923, and died in 2005, aged 81. He is now considered to be one of Holland's most important creators of children's books, alongside Dick Bruna. He won many awards, including the highly prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 2004.
