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Only A Toad
Hardcover
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781885298140
Publisher: Brown-Eyed Books
Published: Aug 1 2026
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
A thoughtful folk tale about learning to be content with who you are.
There once was a toad who lived alone in a small hole in the ground. He felt small, ugly, and weak, and wished he could become something more powerful. So he set off down the road, hoping to discover what kind of creature he should become.
First, he sees a pig and thinks the pig must be powerful. Then a dog scares the pig away. Then a farmer chases the dog. Then the mayor gives orders to the farmer. But when even the mayor runs from a swarm of angry bees, the toad begins to wonder what true strength really means.
With simple storytelling, gentle humor, and a classic folktale feel, Only A Toad helps young readers see that everyone has value, even when they feel small. This charming children's story is perfect for read-aloud time, classrooms, libraries, bedtime, and families who enjoy meaningful picture books with a lasting lesson.
A sweet story about self-worth, contentment, and discovering that sometimes the best thing to be is exactly who you already are.
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