About the book
Opposites attract in this playful book by Binette Schroeder—one of Germany’s most beloved illustrators!
Mr. Gray thinks his neighbor—the colorful and cheerful Frieda Frolic—is unbearable. She whistles while gardening and happily romps around with her miniature pig. All of this bothers Mr. Gray who only enjoys thinking about his beloved numbers. Then one day Frieda Frolic’s bright yellow canary barges into his home. It’s an outrage! But when Mr. Gray falls under the spell of Frieda Frolic’s wonderfully gray eyes; he soon discovers there’s more to life than numbers.
Binette Schroeder tells the story of an unlikely couple with humor and charm. In bold, bright illustrations, she shows us what we gain when we open ourselves to chance and let color into our lives.
Binette Schroeder’s vibrant story is sure to brighten the grayest day.
Editions of Mr. Gray and Frieda Frolic
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780735844735
Read an Excerpt
Opposites attract in this playful book by Binette Schroeder—one of Germany’s most beloved illustrators!
Mr. Gray thinks his neighbor—the colorful and cheerful Frieda Frolic—is unbearable. She whistles while gardening and happily romps around with her miniature pig. All of this bothers Mr. Gray who only enjoys thinking about his beloved numbers. Then one day Frieda Frolic’s bright yellow canary barges into his home. It’s an outrage! But when Mr. Gray falls under the spell of Frieda Frolic’s wonderfully gray eyes; he soon discovers there’s more to life than numbers.
Binette Schroeder tells the story of an unlikely couple with humor and charm. In bold, bright illustrations, she shows us what we gain when we open ourselves to chance and let color into our lives.
Binette Schroeder’s vibrant story is sure to brighten the grayest day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mr. Gray and Frieda Frolic about?
Opposites attract in this playful book by Binette Schroeder—one of Germany’s most beloved illustrators!
Mr. Gray thinks his neighbor—the colorful and cheerful Frieda Frolic—is unbearable. She whistles while gardening and happily romps around with her miniature pig. All of this bothers Mr. Gray who only enjoys thinking about his beloved numbers. Then one day Frieda Frolic’s bright yellow canary barges into his home. It’s an outrage! But when Mr. Gray falls under the spell of Frieda Frolic’s wonderfully gray eyes; he soon discovers there’s more to life than numbers.
Binette Schroeder tells the story of an unlikely couple with humor and charm. In bold, bright illustrations, she shows us what we gain when we open ourselves to chance and let color into our lives.
Binette Schroeder’s vibrant story is sure to brighten the grayest day.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mr. Gray and Frieda Frolic?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Where can I read a sample of Mr. Gray and Frieda Frolic?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780735844735
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mr. Gray and Frieda Frolic?
Binette Schroeder
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mr. Gray and Frieda Frolic is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780735844735)
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