Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad...

Frog wanted to be alone. Toad thought Frog was sad, so set out to cheer him up.

The much-loved Frog and Toad stories were written and illustrated Arnold Lobel and have been loved by generations.

Children can recap the story using the story map on pages 14-15, providing lots of speaking and listening opportunities.

Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.

Ideas for Reading provide practical support and stimulating activities.