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Frog and Rat are digging for treasure but don’t seem to be finding any at all—then Frog has an idea! An amusing, roundabout tale of unexpected riches. The Frog series by internationally-renowned artist Max Velthuijs are masterpieces of graphic simplicity, with texts that will hold a child’s attention time after time.

8 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 1999

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Max Velthuijs

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Max Velthuijs was a celebrated Dutch illustrator, painter, and author best known for his beloved Frog picture book series. Although he began illustrating children’s books relatively late in life, his work quickly gained international acclaim. His first major success came with A is een aapje in 1964, and he achieved global recognition with Frog in Love, published in 1989 by Andersen Press after it was initially rejected in Europe. The Frog series, which eventually included over twenty titles, became known for its gentle, heartfelt storytelling and philosophical depth, earning Velthuijs comparisons to modern-day fables.
Throughout his career, Velthuijs collaborated with prominent publishers and saw his books translated and performed in various media, including theater. In 2004, he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for writing—one of the highest honors in children’s literature—for his enduring contribution to the field. In his acceptance speech, Velthuijs humbly reflected on the emotional complexity of his characters, acknowledging the mystery of creative inspiration. He passed away in his hometown of The Hague in 2005.

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November 4, 2018
Dit boek geef ik ongeveer een 7 ergens tussen 3 en 4 sterren. Ik heb dit boek de laatste weken gebruikt voor de methode die we gebruiken op de Peuter Opvang waar ik werk.
Eerst had ik er niet zoveel met de boeken van Kikker. Maar ik moet zeggen dat als je dit boek gebruikt om kinderen (2-4 jaar) nieuwe woorden aan te leren doormiddel van het uitspelen van dit boek het een erg goede uitwerking heeft.
Je kan van elke 2 pagina’s een klein verhaaltje maken en dit uitspelen zoals kikker graaft samen met rat een gat omdat, ze opzoek zijn naar de schat. De woorden graven en schep zijn bijvoorbeeld de woorden waar je de meeste aandacht op probeert te vestigen en die je de kinderen wilt aanleren.
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