Creators
Born in The Hague in 1923, Max Velthuijs is now considered to have been one of Holland's most important creators of children's books, alongside Dick Bruna. Max won many awards, including the highly prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 2004. He died in 2005, aged 81.
Reviews
Disarmingly sweet with just enough eccentricity. Some sage advice.
Teach Primary Magazine
Few picture book heroes are more immediately endearing than Frog. Tender and touching story of a search for love.
Irish Times, Robert Dunbar
Hurray! Just in time for Valentines Day. If you didn’t get hold of a copy the first time around do so now, it’s just great.
Red Reading Hub Blog
It’s hard to beat Max Velthuijs’ wonderful Frog in Love.
Literacy & Learning
This delightful story is perfect.
Books for Keeps
Frog is an inspired creation – a masterpiece of graphic simplicity.
Guardian
