These lessons are lessons even I, as an adult, felt good being reminded of. Each episode features two segments, each running for about 11 minutes, and each segment ends with Frog and Toad learning something new about what it means to be a true friend. The biggest reason why you should introduce this show to your kids, however, is because just like the books, the show features strong messages about true friendship. It takes its time with the stories it tells, kind of like how the Winnie the Pooh movies did - allowing many of its scenes to simply be calm and understated, especially when they need to be. It’s also refreshingly patient and isn’t constantly trying to bombard the screen with dumb jokes and flashy colors like movies like Trolls World Tour and Minions do. It’s sweet, wholesome, and good-natured, featuring some of the nicest characters you’ll come across in a children’s show. If you’re a parent, this is an excellent show to show your children. This isn’t inherently a bad thing, but it does mean older kids and adults will have to sit through a couple of slower-paced scenes and moments of characters pointing out what should be obvious to anyone in their double digits.įrog And Toad follows two best friends, Frog and Toad, as they spend their days hanging out together and, in the process, learning what it means to be a good friend. However, the same can’t be said for Apple TV’s adaptation of the books, as the show was clearly made with little kids in mind, first and foremost. The Frog And Toad books remind me in my adult years of what a healthy friendship looks like - and the books are funny and well-written enough that they’re entertaining for everyone, regardless of age. I believe a huge reason why is that society teaches us from a young age that romance is inherently more important than friendship, rather than the two both being valid forms of true love. Yes, they’re short and written simply, but their lessons on friendship are lessons adults greatly need reminding of, since research has shown that people are reporting fewer close friends than ever. Yes, they’re great books for kids, but for adults, I’d argue they’re even better.
The Frog And Toad books by Arnold Lobel are some of my favorite things on the planet.
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