Synopses & Reviews
Frog helps his friends learn that Rat, a stranger, is not bad just because he's different.
Review
"I love these stories and the way they tackle important issues." —Books for Keeps
Synopsis
Frog's friends are unhappy when Rat, a stranger, sets up camp at the edge of the woods. But Frog doesn't mind that Rat is different and the two become friends. Soon, Frog's friends learn to appreciate that different does not mean bad and that their ideas about rats were all wrong . . . This outstanding title featuring the popular character Frog addresses the subject of prejudice with sensitivity and subtlety, in dual language.
About the Author
Max Velthuijs, a student of graphic design and art at the Academy of Visual ArtsArnhem, The Netherlands, is an author and designer of posters, stamps, book covers, animated films, and advertisements. He is the recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration, the Dutch Silver Pencil Award, and the German Bestlist Award.