Book-A-Day Almanac
Discover the stories behind the children’s book classics and the new books on their way to becoming classics.
Frog and Toad
Beginning Readers, Elementary SchoolIn June of 1970, one of the best children’s books about friendship was published, Arnold Lobel’s Frog and Toad Are Friends, a Caldecott Honor book. Lobel, who studied at Pratt to become an illustrator, made the most important connection of his creative career when he walked into Harper & Row one day to show his portfolio. […]
Animals, Friendship, FrogsFeatured on June 20
Red-Eyed Tree Frog
Babies and Toddlers, Elementary School, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Preschool April 29 has been designated Save the Frogs Day, a day of amphibian education. Although there will be an event in Washington, D.C., the third annual Save the Frogs Day organizers encourage people to recognize the day in their own communities. Their website contains lesson plans and activities that can be adapted by teachers and […]
Animals, Award Winning, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, Frogs, NatureFeatured on April 29
Daily children’s book recommendations and events from Anita Silvey.
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The new books on their way to becoming classics . . .
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