Summary
Frog in Winter’s Embrace
Frog is caught off guard by the sudden arrival of winter. He’s baffled by the white blanket covering everything and struggles to navigate the icy pond, constantly slipping and sliding. The cold prevents him from joining in the winter festivities enjoyed by Duck, who’s happily skating, and Hare, who’s engaged in a lively snowball fight. Seeing Frog’s discomfort, his friends rally together to help him experience and enjoy the winter season. Ultimately, they al…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781783441471 |
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| ISBN-10: | 178344147X |
| Series: | Frog |
| Author: | Max Velthuijs |
| Publisher: | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 28 |
| Release Date: | 2 October 2014 |
| Weight: | 174g |
| Dimensions: | 240mm x 275mm |
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Critics Review
“Wonderful story… an easy and enjoyable read, simply told and straightforwardly illustrated.” * EYE * “Wintry landscapes with cosy interiors in a series of expertly designed compositions.” * Books for Keeps, Best Books for Christmas * “Deceptively simple. Reassuring themes of friendship and kindness for young children.” * Blackbird * “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 *
About The Author
Max Velthuijs
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.
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