Frog is a Hero

Frog and his animal friends face a crisis when heavy rains cause flooding in their community. The rising waters force them to seek safety and help one another survive. Through simple illustrations and straightforward text, the story follows Frog as he works to assist his neighbors during the emergency. The characters must make decisions about sharing resources and working together. The flooding ordeal brings changes to how the animal friends view themselves and each other. Their experience shows young readers the importance of courage, resourcefulness and community spirit during difficult times.

Parents and teachers appreciate how the book teaches children about helping others during difficult times, with many noting it works well for ages 3-7. Several reviewers mention their children request repeated readings. Readers highlight: - Clear, simple illustrations that capture emotions - Message about community support and friendship - Gentle approach to handling emergencies - Easy-to-follow storyline for young children Common criticisms: - Some find the plot too basic - A few mention it's shorter than expected Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (84 ratings) Amazon UK: 4.7/5 (31 ratings) Amazon US: 4.5/5 (12 ratings) One teacher wrote: "Perfect for discussing natural disasters and community helpers with preschoolers." A parent noted: "My 4-year-old connects with Frog's bravery and kindness." The book won the Dutch Silver Pencil Award and appears on multiple school reading lists.

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🐸 Max Velthuijs won the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2004, often called the "Little Nobel Prize of Literature," for his lifetime contribution to children's books. 🌧️ In this story, Frog helps his friends survive a flood - a scenario inspired by the frequent flooding challenges faced in the Netherlands, where the author lived. 📚 The Frog series has been translated into more than 50 languages and has sold over 10 million copies worldwide. 🎨 Before creating children's books, Velthuijs worked as a poster designer and advertising illustrator during post-war reconstruction in the Netherlands. 💝 The character of Frog became so beloved in the Netherlands that he appeared on a postage stamp in 2003, and a bronze statue of him stands in the author's hometown of The Hague.