Frog is Frog – Picture Book from 4 Years

Kikker is Kikker by Max Velthuijs is a classic and heartwarming picture book about being yourself, self-confidence and friendship. 🐸❤️ The book was originally published in 1996 by Uitgeverij Leopold and has since become a well-known title in the world of Kikker.

Kikker looks at his friends and discovers that they can do things that he cannot. Duck can fly, Hare can read and Little Pig can bake cakes. This makes Kikker start to doubt himself and wonder what he actually is good at.

Fortunately, his friends help him remember his own special talents. After all, Kikker can swim and jump like no other. Eventually, he discovers that he does not need to be able to do the same things as his friends. They love him just the way he is. 🥰

🐸 A story about being yourself

This relatable story teaches children in a simple way that everyone has their own talents. You do not need to be able to do the same things as someone else to be special and valuable.

This makes the book a lovely choice for reading together and a great way to start conversations about talents, differences, self-confidence and friendship. 💚

What does it stimulate/help your child practice?

Language development – listening to the story and discovering new words

Self-confidence – discovering that everyone has their own talents

Social development – talking about friendship and appreciating one another

 Social-emotional development – recognizing feelings such as insecurity and happiness

 Self-reflection – thinking about what you are good at

 Imagination and empathy – empathizing with Kikker and his friends

 Themes

Self-confidence, being yourself, friendship, talents, feelings, being unique, acceptance, animals, Kikker.

 Product information

• Title: Kikker is Kikker
• Author & illustrator: Max Velthuijs
• Publisher: Leopold
• Type: Picture book
• Age: from approximately 4 years
• Language: Dutch
• ISBN: 9789082476590
• Dimensions: 20.5 × 23.5 cm
• Condition: Second-hand
• State: Good condition

💚 A lovely story about being allowed to be yourself

Kikker is Kikker is a lovely picture book to read together when you want to talk to a child about what makes him or her special. Because, as Kikker discovers: you do not need to be able to do everything that someone else can. You can just be yourself. 🐸❤️