Frog in Love

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 PhiladelphiaCopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
"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 strike a chord with anyone who knows what it is to be in love.



About the Author
Max Velthuijs (1923-2005) was born in The Hague, the Netherlands. His picture books—published in 14 different languages, in countries all over the world—teach children about friendship, compassion, and sensitivity toward others. Among the many awards he received for his books are the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration in 2004, the Dutch Silver Pencil Award and the Dutch Golden Paintbrush (twice), the American Graphic Award of the Society of Illustrators, the French Prix de Treize, and the German Bestlist Award (also twice).



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PreS-- 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


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