Mantle, Ben. Frog vs. Toad. Ben Mantle, Illus. Picture Book. Candlewick, 07/2022. [32]pp. $17.99. 978-1- 5362-2369-9. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES PRE-1.
Which are better, frogs or toads? This often discussed subject boils over in this story after Frog and Toad catch the same fly, who calls them both a frog. Taking offense at both being called a frog, they argue with each other over which is better and why. Vibrant pastel and digital illustrations show the argument escalating into a big, mud-flinging battle between many frogs and toads who stop only when an alligator appears and scares them into stopping. A fun way to see some of the differences between similar animals.
Joshua Rees, Daly City Public Library