Frog in Love

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In the very first story to feature the loveable amphibian, Frog is feeling most unwell. He keeps getting hot, then cold, and something inside his chest is going 'thump, thump'. Hare says it means he's in love! But who with And how can he show his devotion - perhaps by performing the biggest jump ever

Reviews

"Disarmingly sweet with just enough eccentricity. Some sage advice." * Teach Primary Magazine *
"Few picture book heroes are more immediately endearing than Frog. Tender and touching story of a search for love." * Irish Times, Robert Dunbar *
"Hurray! Just in time for Valentines Day. If you didn't get hold of a copy the first time around do so now, it's just great." * Red Reading Hub Blog *
"It's hard to beat Max Velthuijs' wonderful Frog in Love." -- Wendy Cooling * Literacy & Learning *
"This delightful story is perfect." * Books for Keeps *

Author Bio

Born in The Hague in 1923, Max Velthuijs is now considered to have been one of Holland's most important creators of children's books, alongside Dick Bruna. Max won many awards, including the highly prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 2004. He died in 2005, aged 81.