Toad Lilies still plugging along
One old and renowned Japanese gardener in Vancouver once told me that the way to design with Toad Lilies is to plant it, see which way it arches, then decide where to place your rocks and your moss. Home » Plants & Animals » Perennials & [... more]
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Paul Bransom
The Wind in the Willows Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson "The boastful, unstable Toad, the hospitable Water Rat, the shy, wise, childlike Badger, and the Mole with his pleasant habit of brave boyish impulse," noted Vanity Fair nearly a century ago, & [... more]
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Barbara Bash
Barbara Bash is pictured here with the spadefoot toad that lived in her studio while she worked on this book. The artist has written and illustrated a number of award-winning books on natural topics, including Desert Giant: The World of the ... [... more]
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Commander Toad and the Space Pirates
 Argh, mateys!: Boredom settles over the crew of the space ship STAR WARTS and Commander Toad has to do something quick. Lieutenant Lily, Mr. Hop, Jake Skyjumper and Doc Peepers are all unhappy. They've watched all the ship's movies-SPLASH GORDON, THE [... more]
CDN$15.30
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Frog and Toad CD Audio Collection
An Excellent book tape for fans of Frog and Toad books: I am ordering this tape again for my four year old son. He listened to his first copy until it broke. It is fascinating to watch him listen to the stories with a half smile on his face as he recalls [... more]
CDN$21.00
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Toad on the Road
Toad on the Road: I began reading this book to my son when he was two years old and it fast became his favorite book! The simple rhymes and fun travels of Toad and his friends made him giggle and point out the things he also enjoys. Terrific first [... more]
CDN$12.29
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Toad on the Road
Toad on the Road: I began reading this book to my son when he was two years old and it fast became his favorite book! The simple rhymes and fun travels of Toad and his friends made him giggle and point out the things he also enjoys. Terrific first [... more]
CDN$5.99
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The race of toad and deer
A classic Mayan folktale for children: In The Race Of Toad And Deer, American Latina author Pat Mora has deftly written a poetic adaptation of the Mayan version of the tortoise and hare fable specifically designed for children ages 2 to 5. The arrogant [... more]
CDN$15.95
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Adrianne Lobel
Adrianne Lobel grew up to be a noted set designer who also produced the Broadway musical A Year with Frog and Toad. Adrianne's discovery of several of her father's handmade books illustrated in pencil, and given as gifts to family and friends, ... [... more]
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Love That Toad!
Valentine eye candy---new trycirtis cultivars create stunning impressions The shapes of garden beds are easy to see when they sit empty on gray winter days. When I can't get out and work the soil, I find other ways to play, in the garden of my ... [... more]
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Spring Peepers
November is an odd time of year to talk about spring peepers, but given that this has been the year of the peeper around this house, they're on my mind. I've always been fond of amphibians; I'm a staunch fan of the toad, but these minute ... [... more]
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Harbingers of Fall - Part VII - Tricyrtis
Toad lilies are a must for shady gardens from USDA zones 5 south. The last of my 'harbingers' is a must for shady gardens in USDA zone 5 and south. In fact, the "Toad lilies" don't like sun much at all, a boon for those of us with lots of shade. [... more]
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