The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set: Includes 3 Favorite Frog and Toad Stories! (I Can Read Level 2)
I Can Read Level 1 Series
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What’s inside...
Three beloved Frog and Toad books in a paperback slipcase. Frog and Toad are best friends who are always there for each other. They enjoy activities together throughout the year, from sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days. This collection includes the complete art and text from three classic books: Caldecott Honor title Frog and Toad Are Friends, Newbery Honor title Frog and Toad Together, and Frog and Toad All Year. This reading collection is a Level Two I Can Read, geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
13 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do Frog and Toad teach us about friendship?
How do the characters handle challenges differently? What can we learn from that?
What was your favorite adventure that Frog and Toad went on and why?
How do Frog and Toad show they care for each other?
If you could give Frog and Toad some advice, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring Frog and Toad's adventures to life, changing your tone and pace to match the story’s events.
Pause after significant moments in the story to discuss how the events might feel to the characters, fostering empathy and understanding.
Encourage your child to relate the stories to their own experiences, especially in how they interact with friends or handle disagreements.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child’s responses to encourage deeper thinking and connection to the text.
Highlight the moral lessons subtly embedded in the stories, leading discussions on how these lessons can apply in real-world situations.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of friendship
Explanation: Frog and Toad's adventures showcase the deep bond and mutual respect between the two characters, emphasizing the importance of having supportive friends.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to build and value friendships, understanding that being a good friend involves kindness, empathy, and support.
Example Lesson: The importance of perseverance
Explanation: In stories like 'The Kite', Frog and Toad demonstrate persistence despite failures, teaching children that resilience and trying again are key to success.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by not giving up easily on their tasks, whether it’s learning a new skill or facing daily challenges.
Example Lesson: Embracing differences
Explanation: Despite their different personalities, Frog and Toad appreciate and celebrate their differences, which strengthens their friendship.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand and appreciate the uniqueness in others and themselves, promoting inclusivity and self-acceptance.
Example Lesson: Understanding emotions
Explanation: The series deals with a range of emotions, from sadness to happiness, helping children identify and manage their own feelings.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize their emotions, understand their origins, and express them in healthy ways.
Example Lesson: Time management and responsibility
Explanation: In 'Tomorrow', Toad learns to be more organized and proactive, rather than procrastinating.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to develop responsibility and manage their time effectively, useful skills for school tasks and personal habits.