Frog in Love

by Max Velthuijs

Book Overview

"Hello Frog," said Piglet. "You don't look very well. What's the matter with you?" "I don't know," said Frog. "I feel like laughing and crying at the same time. And there's something going thump-thump inside me, here." It's not easy to be in love-but it's easy to be in love with Frog! Frog is worried because his heart is beating too fast-could he be in love? But who is he in love with? This enchanting mini-book will delight children of all ages and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805076549
• ISBN13: 9780805076547
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 6.2"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A wonderful metaphor for cross-cultural couples

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!

All you need is love

This must be it : the greatest love-story ever written. Any age ! Love can't be love without a violin playing frog...

Great book

I read this to my 4 and 7 year olds. They thoroughly enjoyed it. It made them laugh, but it also has a great message. Illustrations are cute too.

Highly recommended!!

The moral of the story offers a genuine message about unconditional love. My third grade class was delighted to have read it and they enjoyed it very much.

What a great love story!

As a teacher, this book is a great way to start discussions of difference and sensitivity with my class. A great love story for any age!