Created by Max Velthuijs (1923 – 2005)

Klaus Flugge became the original publisher of the Frog books in 1989 with the first Frog title, FROG IN LOVE . With every new title, Frog’s popularity increased, more quickly in Holland than elsewhere. In The Netherlands Frog is known as Kikker, and most children and their parents are familiar with this beloved character.

In Britain it is the paperbacks that are now well established especially after FROG IS A HERO was included in the National Curriculum. Andersen Press has sold editions of the 17 titles in over 50 different languages. Max received the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 2004, a fitting award for this internationally appreciated artist.

Max Velthuijs died in January 2005, but as his Venezuelan publisher and former IBBY President, Carmen Diana Dearden, said: ‘like in Frog and the Birdsong, “all his life he sang beautifully for us,” and he will always sing his lovely songs through his books.’

Play the Frog game

Break away all the scrumptious chocolate pieces and reveal a fantastic picture

Frog is Frightened - New Large Format (August 2008)

Frog and a Very Special Day - New Large Format (June 2007)

Frog and the Stranger (August 2005)

Frog is Sad (June 2005)

Frog in Winter (December 2004)

Frog and the Treasure (October 2004)

This is Frog Jigsaw Book (October 2004)

Frog Finds a Friend (January 2004)

Frog is Sad (October 2003)

Frog in Love (January 2003)

Frog and Hare (September 2000)

Frog and the Wide World (June 2000)

Frog and Duck (July 1999)

Frog and Pig (July 1999)

Frog and the Birdsong (May 1999)

Frog is Frog (February 1998)

Frog is a Hero (June 1997)

Frog is Frightened (September 1996)

Frog and the Stranger (September 1995)

Frog in Winter (September 1994)