Frog and the Birdsong Max Velthuijs

Name: Frog and the Birdsong By Max Velthuijs
SKU: 9780862649081
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Frog and the Birdsong by Max Velthuijs

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Summary

When Frog finds a bird lying motionless, Hare tells him that it is dead and explains what this means. The animals bury the bird who sang so beautifully and see another bird singing a song of its own.

Frog and the Birdsong Summary

Frog and the Birdsong by Max Velthuijs

One autumn day Frog discovers a blackbird lying motionless in the grass. Worried, he asks his friends what can be the matter. Very gently and simply, then animals begin to understand the meaning of death and the beauty of life in this moving story.

Frog and the Birdsong Reviews

"Suggested by many educational specialists as recommended reading for children to acquaint them with death." * EYE *
"Wonderfully simple, optimistic and uncondescending. A perfect children's book." * Children's Bookseller *

About 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.

Additional information

Sku

GOR001416395

ISBN 13

9780862649081

ISBN 10

0862649080

Title

Frog and the Birdsong by Max Velthuijs

Author

Max Velthuijs

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Andersen Press Ltd

Year published

1999-05-27

Number of pages

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us