Frog is a Hero
Will be published approx. on 6. November 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-78344-144-0 (ISBN)
Description
When the rains come and the river bursts its banks, Frog, Duck, Pig and Hare are stranded. It is Frog who is a hero when he risks his life to help his friends.
'Frog is an inspired creation - a masterpiece of graphic simplicity.' - Guardian
'Frog is an inspired creation - a masterpiece of graphic simplicity.' - Guardian
Reviews / Votes
"I thoroughly enjoyed this book... simple but deftly told." * Bookbag * "Great story with a happy ending." * EYE * "A joy to read." * Carousel * "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 *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 0 to 5 years
Illustrations
chiefly illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 245 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
179 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78344-144-0 (9781783441440)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Person
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.